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Textron Defense Enhanced RPG Countermeasure Successfully Completes Tests

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

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Textron Defense Systems [TXT] said its TRAPSNet countermeasure, an enhancement of the company’s Tactical Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) Airbag Protection System (TRAPS), has successfully completed a two-week test event sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). “Our TRAPS system is flexible and modular,” said Textron Defense Systems Vice President of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Protection Systems Tom McNamara. “It can be configured for front, rear or flank protection, as well as for 360-degree vehicle protection. The introduction of…

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