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An active expendable decoy, or AED capability has been tested and integrated on U.S. F-35 stealth fighters, resulting in a decision to field this operationally. The move apparently involves the British-made Leonardo BriteCloud, a small active-radar decoy that we have discussed at length in the past and which promises to enhance the F-35’s ability to defeat various types of air defense system threats.

F-35s Set To Get Missile-Luring Expendable Active Decoys F-35s Set To Get Missile-Luring Expendable Active Decoys

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 18 3:40 PM EDT

The US Air Force's Air Mobility Command has outlined a critical need to give its fleets new counter-drone defenses they can use wherever they go.

Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers

By Eric Tegler, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 3:55 PM EDT

Video footage has emerged showing a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile deploying countermeasures as it speeds toward its target.

Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Filmed Firing-Off Decoy Flares Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Filmed Firing-Off Decoy Flares

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 29 9:42 PM EST

F35 flare release

Moment Flare Released From F-35 Captured In Remarkable Photo Moment Flare Released From F-35 Captured In Remarkable Photo

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 3 3:02 PM EDT

Russia Hanging Nets Between Lamp Posts To Counter FPV Drones Russia Hanging Nets Between Lamp Posts To Counter FPV Drones

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Sep 25 6:29 PM EDT

Su-22 flares poland

Polish Su-22 Drops Photo Flash Flares In Rare Nighttime Display Polish Su-22 Drops Photo Flash Flares In Rare Nighttime Display

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 30 3:27 PM EDT

CF-18 False canopy

False Canopies On Fighters Work, One Almost Killed Me False Canopies On Fighters Work, One Almost Killed Me

By Dan McWilliams

Aug 28 1:04 PM EDT

Syria Su-35 Reaper

Russia Now Using Parachute Flares In Attempts To Down U.S. MQ-9 Reapers Russia Now Using Parachute Flares In Attempts To Down U.S. MQ-9 Reapers

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 6 1:03 PM EDT

Hornet decoy flares

The Instant Flares Are Released From An F/A-18 Hornet Seen In Incredible Photo The Instant Flares Are Released From An F/A-18 Hornet Seen In Incredible Photo

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 17 5:19 PM EDT

U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Now Flying With New Laser Countermeasures

U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Now Flying With New Laser Countermeasures U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Now Flying With New Laser Countermeasures

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 3 6:50 PM EST

Chinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New Precedent (Updated) Chinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New Precedent (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 6 12:56 PM EDT

Huge “Swarm” That Lit-Up Radar Was Almost Certainly Caused By The Military, Not Ladybugs

Huge “Swarm” That Lit-Up Radar Was Almost Certainly Caused By The Military, Not Ladybugs Huge “Swarm” That Lit-Up Radar Was Almost Certainly Caused By The Military, Not Ladybugs

By Brett Tingley

Jun 8 7:30 PM EDT

These Bizarre Infrared Pods Put Missile Seekers And Countermeasures To The Test

These Bizarre Infrared Pods Put Missile Seekers And Countermeasures To The Test These Bizarre Infrared Pods Put Missile Seekers And Countermeasures To The Test

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Dec 7 8:43 PM EST

E/A-18G Growler Sports Its New Jamming Pod In The Anechoic Chamber In This Very Sci-Fi Pic

E/A-18G Growler Sports Its New Jamming Pod In The Anechoic Chamber In This Very Sci-Fi Pic E/A-18G Growler Sports Its New Jamming Pod In The Anechoic Chamber In This Very Sci-Fi Pic

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 22 9:53 AM EDT

Tiny Missile Interceptor To Defend Aircraft Against Enemy Missile Attacks Moves Forward

Tiny Missile Interceptor To Defend Aircraft Against Enemy Missile Attacks Moves Forward Tiny Missile Interceptor To Defend Aircraft Against Enemy Missile Attacks Moves Forward

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 22 1:51 PM EDT

Air Force F-16s Are Getting Pylons With Built-In Missile Warning Sensors And Countermeasures

Air Force F-16s Are Getting Pylons With Built-In Missile Warning Sensors And Countermeasures Air Force F-16s Are Getting Pylons With Built-In Missile Warning Sensors And Countermeasures

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 9 7:22 PM EDT