Air Force wants to use lasers to help protect rescue helicopters after Iran mission
The Air Force is seeking to upgrade its combat search and rescue helicopters. A notice on a federal contracting website indicates the need for a system to protect against heat-seeking missiles. This comes after a recent rescue mission in Iran.
The Air Force's newest helicopters, the HH-60W Jolly Green IIs, are vulnerable to shoulder-launched missiles. To address this, the Air Force is looking for a lightweight system that can use lasers to jam the guidance systems of incoming missiles. Further details on this development are available from the source, including the specifics of the proposed system and the timeline for implementation.
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