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Saab Wins German Airforce Order For Airborne Self-Protection Systems

Friday, April 14th, 2017

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The NATO Eurofighter 2000 and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) ordered Saab’s BOZ-101 EC electronic warfare self-protection and countermeasures system for the German Air Force, the company said April 11.NETMA ordered 29 of these BOZ units, which consists of a wing-mounted pod. The pod includes a missile approach warning system in the aft section and a countermeasures dispensing system. Dispensing can occur forward, downwards and sideways in two adjustable directions. The dispenser is designed to counter modern infrared-guided threats, Saab said.Saab…

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