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Decoy
A decoy in military terms is a device used to trick enemy defense systems, making them believe it's a real missile, aircraft, or warhead, thereby drawing attention or fire away from the actual target. It mimics the appearance or electronic signals of the real item.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
In military and defense applications, particularly within missile and hypersonics, a decoy is a sophisticated countermeasure designed to emulate the radar, infrared, or other characteristic signatures of a legitimate weapon system or target, effectively saturating enemy sensor networks and diverting defensive fire or tracking systems away from the primary threat. These penetration aids enhance survivability against integrated air defense systems.
BACKGROUND
The AN/ALE-50 towed decoy system is an electronic countermeasure system designed and manufactured by Raytheon to protect multiple US military aircraft from air-to-air and surface-to-air radar-guided missiles. The ALE-50 towed decoy system is an anti-missile countermeasures decoy used on U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aircraft, and by air forces of other countries.
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- Chaff
- Flare
- Target simulator
- False target
- Penetration aid
- Electronic countermeasure
- Signature mimic
USAGE NOTE
Decoys are extensively employed to improve the probability of mission success and survivability for various platforms, including intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicles, cruise missiles, and combat aircraft, against sophisticated adversary air defense systems.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Decoy.
Develops advanced electronic warfare systems, including countermeasures and decoys to protect military platforms from threats.
Offers a range of electronic warfare and countermeasure systems, including radar and infrared decoys for air, land, and sea platforms.
Develops sophisticated countermeasures and decoy systems for its aircraft, missile, and naval platforms, enhancing survivability.
Provides electronic warfare systems and advanced decoys designed to spoof enemy sensors and divert incoming threats.
Known for its sophisticated electronic warfare suite, including advanced decoy systems and dispensers for various military platforms.
A specialist in energetic materials and countermeasures, developing flares, chaff, and other decoys for airborne and naval applications.
Develops and supplies electronic warfare systems, including integrated self-protection suites that incorporate advanced decoy technologies.
Offers advanced electronic warfare solutions and countermeasure systems, including decoys to protect air and naval assets.