Amiri flight to get extra protection from missile attacks

The Amiri flight frequently carries the President of the UAE and other senior members of the ruling families and top officials.
The Abu Dhabi based operation includes three B747s, two B777s and a B787 in its fleet. It has one B747-8 on order.
“The sale of this advanced system will enhance the safety of the UAE's political leadership while bolstering US-UAE relations,” the notice said
The potential deal is valued at $355 million and would include four complete Northrop Grumman AN/AAQ 24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems for installation according to a US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice.
The system uses lasers to dazzle incoming infrared-guided missiles and can be installed on large and small fixed-wing aircraft as well as rotorcraft, says Northrop. The US military employs DIRCM systems on its transport and combat aircraft, like the C-17 Globemaster, V-22 Osprey and AH-64 Apache. It is also installed on most special forces transports.
The UAE’s package would include various hardware like laser transmitters, anti-spoofing modules and 30 AN/AAR-54 missile warning sensors.
The sale covers flight testing and certification as well as personnel training and training equipment and is likely to involve both Boeing and Northrop Grumman..
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