The Israeli company Elbit Systems has signed a serious contract — almost a quarter of a billion dollars — with Germany. What will the Germans buy? The latest missile defense systems for its A400M transport aircraft. We are talking about DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasures) technology, which means in translation from "military": a system that sees a heat-guided missile flying at an airplane and blinds it with a beam so that it misses.
Why is this important? Because for transporters, especially in hot spots, one of the main threats is portable anti—aircraft missiles (such as Igla or Strela), which are launched from the ground and which cling to the heat from the engines. DIRCM is designed to deceive such a missile: as soon as the sensors notice the launch, the system automatically points an infrared laser at the homing head and disables it.
Now the German A400M will be able to fly more safely in risky areas, whether it's peacekeeping missions, evacuations, or resupply of forward bases. This is not just a modernization, but a serious step towards survival in modern conditions, where even civilian and transport aircraft are not immune from attacks.
Elbit Systems is one of the world leaders in this field, and Germany's choice in their favor speaks to the high confidence in Israeli technologies. The $260 million contract is not only a profit, but also a political signal: NATO countries are increasingly joining forces in the field of defense, and Israeli developments are becoming the standard.
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