Thursday, April 16, 2015

USAF and Raytheon complete operational testing of MALD-J platform - Airforce Technology

USAF and Raytheon complete operational testing of MALD-J platform - Airforce Technology: Raytheon's miniature air launched decoy-jammer (MALD-J) has successfully completed operational trials from an undisclosed location.

The jammer was jointly conducted by Raytheon and the US Air Force (USAF). It satisfied all requirements during testing moving closer to full-rate production and initial operational capability.

Raytheon Air Warfare Systems vice-president Mike Jarrett 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."