MANFAD MENACE

摘要

One of the most unpredictable and terrifying asymettric threats to military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft revolves around Man-Portable Air Defence Systems, or MANPADS. These low-cost, light-weight, infrared surface-to-air missile systems are small in size, highly mobile, easy to employ, and exceptionally difficult to detect - all of which makes them incredibly lethal. Numerous countries around the world manufacture MANPADS, and although these systems are tightly controlled, they are prevalent across the globe. Additionally, the features that make MANPADS suitable for soldiers also makes them attractive to those with nefarious intent. Collectively, these aspects make countering the MANPADS threat an incredibly important priority for militaries around the world.