Israel Government to Fund Innovative System to Protect Commercial Aircraft from Enemy Missiles

(Haifa, Israel, October 11, 2007) -- The Security Cabinet of the Israel Government decided yesterday to invest, starting in 2008, in the development of an innovative system produced by a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. to protect Israel's commercial aircraft fleet from enemy missiles.

Called "MUSIC" (Multi Spectral Infrared Countermeasure)," the compact, lightweight (25 kilograms) system provides the fastest response to missile attacks available today and is able to deal with 1,000 enemy missiles simultaneously.


The Government announced that the project will commence in the beginning of 2008.

"MUSIC" is an advanced, highly effective passive Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system which protects aircraft from ground-and-air missiles. The system can provide a solution for both commercial and military rotary and fixed wing aircraft.

Source : Elbit Systems Ltd.