Massive Decoy Flare Order for Rheinmetall
German Military Invests in Aircraft Protection
High-Performance BIRDI Decoys Enhance Air Defense
The Bundeswehr, the German military, has placed a substantial order with Rheinmetall for over 470,000 decoy flares to enhance the protection of its aircraft. This 54.4 million euro contract marks a significant investment in state-of-the-art decoy technology, enabling the German military to procure Rheinmetall's proven decoy flares for aircraft protection.
The Bundeswehr's order includes the delivery of Rheinmetall's BIRDIE 218J flares, a specially balanced infrared (IR) decoy designed to safeguard aircraft from incoming heat-seeking missiles. These flares are known for their effectiveness, having undergone rigorous seeker testing and proven operational performance.
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