AN / ALE-45

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The AN / ALE-45 ( JETDS designation) is a decoy launcher for combat aircraft . It is produced by the British group BAE Systems .

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The ALE-45 is used to eject chaff and flares to protect the F-15 Eagle from infrared and radar guided missiles . The system, which primarily consists of four launching units in the rear area of ​​the aircraft fuselage, can be controlled both manually and autonomously by missile and / or radar warning systems. In order to increase the effectiveness of the countermeasures, the decoy output is automatically adapted to the flight and threat situation.