Countermeasures Collection

HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter Firing Flares
HMS Dragons Lynx helicopter fires infra red flares during an exercise over the Type 45 destroyer. As well as flying her own Lynx helicopter - of 815 Naval Air Squadron based in Yeovilton - Dragon has

Harrier GR9 Fires Flares Over Afghanistan
A Harrier GR9 from the Naval Strike Wing releases flares whilst on operations over Afghanistan

A C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean
May 16, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean near Charleston, South Carolina, during a training mission

SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ398 - EM
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XZ398 - EM (msn S.163), of No.6 Squadron, at RAF Coltishall, loaded with 2x 1200litre drop tanks and countermeasures pods. Date: circa 1995

SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ104 - EE
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XZ104 - EE (msn S.105), of No.6 Squadron, at RAF Coltishall, loaded with countermeasures pods. Date: circa 1995

SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XX766
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XX766 (msn S.63), of No.6 Squadron, at RAF Coltishall, fitted with tandem beams on the inboard pylons

SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ358 - L
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XZ358 - L (msn S.125), of No.41 Squadron, at RAF Coltishall, fitted with tandem beams on the inboard pylons

SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ381 - EC
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XZ381 - EC (msn S.146), of No.6 Squadron, at RAF Coltishall, fitted with tandem beams on the inboard pylons

A Russian SPS-141 jamming pod mounted on a Sukhoi Su-17
Close-up of a Russian SPS-141 jamming pod for electronic countermeasures, mounted on a Sukhoi Su-17 aircraft, Manching Air Base, Germany

Chaff and flare dispensers on a U. S. Army UH-60L Blackhawk
Chaff and flare dispensers on a U.S. Army UH-60L Blackhawk

Triumph: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Triumph - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When there is no peril in the fight there is no glory in the triumph. ~ Pierre Corneille

An F-22 Raptor releases a flare during a training mission
An F-22 Raptor flies around Southern New Mexico on a training mission out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

A U. S. Navy HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter dispenses flares and chaff
A U.S. Navy HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter dispenses flares and chaff as it tests the onboard AN/aR-47 Missile Warning System, which is designed to protect the helicopter from radar guided

An EA-6B Prowler deploying emergency flares
Pacific Ocean, March 30, 2008 - An EA-6B Prowler deploys emergency flares during an air power demonstration for the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)

A F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft releases flares
December 17, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft releases flares during a local training mission over Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina

Four F-15 Eagles fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean
Four F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean during a training mission

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases a flare
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center releases a flare during to a test mission

An AV-8B Harrier fires flares during a training flight
July 27, 2010 - An AV-8B Harrier fires flares during a training flight. The flares are meant to misguide any heat-seeking ordnance fired at the aircraft

An F-15E Strike Eagle releases flares
November 11, 2012 - An F-15E Strike Eagle releases flares above Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

A demolition charge detonates 1, 500 meters in front of USS Scout
Straits of Hormuz, November 19, 2010 - A demolition charge detonates 1, 500 meters from Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM-8)

Aerial shot over Iraq of a KC-130 Stratotanker firing flares
September 4, 2003 - Aerial shot over Iraq of a KC-130 Stratotanker firing flares that are used to counter attack surface to air missles

A BQM-74 target drone fires flares during Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

An AH-1S Tzefa of the Israeli Air Force dispenses flares
An AH-1S Tzefa attack helicopter of the Israeli Air Force dispenses flares over the Negev Desert, Israel

Learjet used to simulate Electronix threats at NATO exercise Frisian Flag 2015, Netherlands. The learjet is equipped with jamming pods

An AC-130U gunship jettisons flares over Florida
August 20, 2008 - An AC-130U gunship jettisons flares over an area near Hurlburt Field, Florida. The flares are a countermeasure for heat-seeking missiles that may be launched at the aircraft during

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases flares during a training mission
A 56th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, releases flares during a training mission

Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker releasing countermeasures
Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker from Myrhorod Air Base, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

An F-15 Eagle releases a flare while breaking hard to the left
A fully loaded F-15 Eagle from the Massachusetts Air National Guard breaks hard to the left and releases a flare during a training mission

A C-130 Hercules releases flares during a mission over Kansas
A C-130 Hercules from the Missouri Air National Guard releases flares during a training mission over Kansas

A U. S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter launching flares over the desert near Al Taqqadum
February 24, 2008 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter launches flares as it flies over the desert near Al Taqaddum, Iraq

Romanian Air Force MiG-21 MF LanceR popping flares
Romanian Air Force MiG-21 MF LanceR-C popping flares during Bucharest International Air Show 2012

A U. S. Air Force AC-130 Gunship aircraft executing an evasive maneuver and dropping chaff
September 14, 2007 - A U.S. Air Force AC-130 Gunship aircraft executes an evasive maneuver and drops chaff and flares during a firepower demonstration at the Nevada Test and Training Range in Nevada

Countermeasure wash down sprinklers activated on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan
Pacific Ocean, November 24, 2008 - Countermeasure wash down sprinklers are activated as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

F-16AM Fighting Falcon spitting flare over Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

A RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter on display
A RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter is on display near the entrance of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe. This helicopter was used by both the Navy and Marine Corps

An AC-130H gunship aircraft jettisons flares as an infrared countermeasure
August 24, 2007 - An AC-130H gunship aircraft jettisons flares as an infrared countermeasure during multigunship formation egress training

A Learjet of GFD with electronic countermeasure pods contracted by the German Forces for electronic warfare training

Jamming pods on a Learjet, Hohn Air Base, Germany
Jamming pods on a Learjet, offering electronic warfare training to NATO Forces, Hohn Air Base, Germany

An Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fires flares during an aerial training dog fight
June 17, 2005 - An Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fires flares during an aerial training dog fight off the coast of Guam

Two U. S. Air Force A-10A Warthogs in flight
April 22, 1999 - Two U.S. Air Force A-10A Warthogs in flight during a NATO Operation Allied Force combat mission. The A-10 Tank Killer munitions include 250 pound iron bombs

Jamming pod on a Learjet, Hohn Air Base, Germany
Jamming pod on a Learjet, offering electronic warfare training to NATO Forces, Hohn Air Base, Germany

An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter releases countermeasure flares
Pacific Ocean, September 4, 2011 - An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter releases countermeasure flares while passing the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during a tiger cruise

An F-15 Eagle releases flares over the Pacific Ocean
An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, releases flares over the Pacific Ocean during a training mission

An F / A-18C Hornet aircraft tests its flare countermeasure system
October 15, 2006 - An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft tests its flare countermeasure system over the Persian Gulf before heading into Afghanistan for a close air support mission

An F / A-18C Hornet testing its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq
October 7, 2007 - An F/A-18C Hornet tests its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces

Fighter aircraft dispensing flares
Defensive flares. A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter (NATO reporting name Flanker) dispensing infra-red decoy flares whilst flying slowly at an air display

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"Countermeasures: Unleashing the Power of Defense" The HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter takes to the skies, firing flares that light up the night and deter any potential threats. A C-17 Globemaster III releases a mesmerizing display of flares over the vast Atlantic Ocean, showcasing its ability to protect and defend. In the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, a Harrier GR9 soars through the air, skillfully firing flares as a defensive measure against enemy forces. SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ398 - EM demonstrates its agility and strength by deploying countermeasures in a high-intensity training exercise. SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ104 - EE showcases its unwavering commitment to defense as it releases flares during an intense mission. With precision and determination, SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XX766 deploys countermeasures, proving its readiness for any combat situation. 7 & 8: SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ358 - L & XZ381 - EC work in perfect harmony as they release flares simultaneously, demonstrating their synchronized defense capabilities. 9: MC-130H Combat Talon drops flares like shining stars from above, ensuring protection for those on the ground during critical operations. 10: Triumphantly soaring through adversity, this inspirational quote and motivational poster reminds us that they can not just about defense but also about triumphing over challenges with resilience and determination. In times when safety is paramount, these awe-inspiring images capture various aircraft executing strategic countermeasures with finesse and precision—reminding us of our collective dedication towards safeguarding peace and security worldwide.