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Northrop Grumman [NOC] has privately funded a direct infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) solution for fast-moving jets that it hopes to get on the F-35.
Known as Threat Nullification Defensive Resource (ThNDR), the solution uses infrared lasers to deflect land-based missile attacks, and, for the first time, air-launched missile attacks, according to Jeff Palombo, Northrop Grumman sector vice president and general manager for land and self-protection systems division. Palombo said at a media briefing in Washington Northrop Grumman has traditionally developed IRCM solutions for slower-moving aircraft like helicopters, so developing an IRCM solution for fast-moving jets will be a big step up. Palombo said there are currently no DIRCM solutions on fast-moving aircraft.
"It includes an airplane that pulls nine G-forces, which may be a little different...