(Elbit) Today, aviation is facing a new challenge - protecting planes and helicopters from shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missiles. Elbit Systems presents MUSIC - Multi-spectral infra-red countermeasures. Commercial airlines are extremely vulnerable to ground-based attacks. From missile launch to target impact takes 6 to 10 seconds - no time for pilot reaction. MUSIC handles the threat in real time.
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