missile countermeasure – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

9 April

Air

U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 305th Rescue Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., deploys countermeasure flares as an U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

USAF Seeks Advanced Infrared Countermeasures for HH-60W Jolly Green II

The US Air Force has launched a market survey to equip its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopters with an Advanced Infrared Countermeasures system, boosting protection against modern infrared-guided missiles.

Dec- 2025 -

17 December

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A New, Low-Cost Missile Hunter Emerges: US Firm Unveils ‘Cyclops’

A California firm’s new interceptor can travel from the Earth’s surface into space to chase down hostile missiles.

Nov- 2025 -

13 November

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Japan’s Next-Gen Missile Prototype Emerges With New Turbojet Engine

Japan’s next-gen anti-ship missile prototype uses the XKJ301-1 turbojet, a modular stealth airframe with internal bays, advanced guidance, seeker, and data-link systems

Oct- 2025 -

13 October

Americas

USS Cape St. George launches a Tomahawk cruise missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says May Warn Putin Ukraine Could Get Tomahawks

US President Trump said he may warn Russian counterpart Putin that Ukraine could get Tomahawk cruise missiles if Moscow does not end its invasion.

Nov- 2024 -

20 November

Americas

Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS) countermeasures for ground combat vehicle protection

Christine Casimiro

BAE to Develop Advanced Electronic Warfare Tech for US Combat Vehicles

The US Army has awarded a follow-on contract to BAE Systems to develop Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures to protect the army’s ground combat vehicles.

Jun- 2024 -

11 June

Air