Countermeasure
Patents tagged Countermeasure
Feb 10, 2026
A laser weapon countermeasure device is described. The laser weapon countermeasure device comprises a sealed capsule having a filler disposed therein. The filler comprises either: a reflective particulate metal; or a precursor for a reflective metal or reflective metal alloy. The capsule is configured to burst in air such that the filler disperses into an aerosol. A countermeasure launcher and a vehicle comprising a countermeasure launcher are also described.
Jan 27, 2026
A suppression kit of a countermeasure system and methods of use thereof. The suppression kit includes a breaching expendable that is adapted to be stored inside of a magazine of the countermeasure system. The suppression kit also includes a cover that operably engages with the breaching expendable. The cover is configured to one of suppress electromagnetic signals from penetrating into a dispenser of the countermeasure system, prevent optical or visual view of contents within the countermeasure system, and suppress environmental impacts from entering into the countermeasure system. The breaching expendable is configured to eject the cover from the dispenser prior to ejection of at least one countermeasure expendable of a set of countermeasure expendables.
