Laser based countermeasures system and method

This invention describes a system designed to protect a vehicle or other platform from incoming missiles that use optical sensors for guidance. It operates by detecting the missile with a sensor, then using a central laser to route a beam through one of several aiming units to blind the missile's optical guidance system. The claims specify that the detection system is a FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) system.

Why it matters: Since 2007, advancements in high-power laser efficiency and miniaturization, combined with improved FLIR sensor resolution, could make this multi-unit laser countermeasure system more practical. The precision optical routing and control software required have also matured significantly.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedHigh-power laser, FLIR, precision optics, control software.

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