Guardian™ effectively defends against the MANPADS threat

Northrop Grumman countermeasures systems have been defending against MANPADS missiles for over 40 years with continually evolving technology. Northrop Grumman's military system, the AN/AAQ-24(V) NEMESIS Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system, employs the newest laser-based technology, and is currently protecting over 350 military and heads-of-state aircraft and their crews from even the most sophisticated threats. The AN/AAQ-24(V) NEMESIS is the only DIRCM system currently in production, operational and deployed in the world.

Based on this proven technology, the Northrop Grumman Guardian™ Missile Defense System will defend against even the most advanced MANPADS missiles, providing a safe, cost effective and maintainable solution to the MANPAD threat.