The AN/ALQ-144 IR countermeasures set is an always-on infrared jammer, providing protection against infrared missiles over a wide environmental range. There are multiple configurations available to complement small- to medium-signature helicopters.
The AN/ALQ-144 IR countermeasures set may operate independently, or improve survivability in combination with a missile warning system and flares.
To date, over 8,000 AN/ALQ-144 IR countermeasures sets have been delivered to the U.S. military and 23 other nations.
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