multi-band laser

Proven in Flight and Live Fire Tests

The Viper™ laser has been successfully tested as part of the AN/AAQ-24(V) NEMESIS system and demonstrated with the Guardian™ system configuration. In all tests and demonstrations, the systems operated autonomously and had no prior knowledge of threat type or location.

• Successfully completed Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) live fire tests - including multiple missile engagements. (U.S. Air Force-sponsored tests, conducted with heat sources representing a C-17 signature, June/July 2002)
   
• Successfully defeated different missile types launched from various ranges that represented combat scenarios [U.S. Navy-sponsored Tactical Aircraft Directional Infrared all-laser pointer/tracker Countermeasures (TADIRCM) live fire tests; White Sands Missile Range, September/October 1999]
   
• Defeated several captive missile seekers (in different bands) 52 out of 52 times. Engagements were at various operational ranges.