MALD-J completes operational testing
Raytheon and the US Air Force (USAF) have successfully completed operational tests of the Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J), the company announced on 14 April.
According to Raytheon, with the success of these tests, the MALD-J has satisfied all requirements to attain Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
The MALD-J navigates and operates much closer to the hostile radar when jamming the electronics than conventional electronic warfare systems. It can operate on its own or in pairs, and is designed to leverage other electronic warfare platforms.
Mike Jarrett, vice president, air warfare systems, Raytheon, said: 'MALD-J's unique capabilities have been proven in 42 successful flight tests during the last two years and brought us closer to full rate production.
'MALD helps protect warfighters in the battlespace so they can complete their missions and return home safely.'
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