RCAF to acquire systems to protect CP-140 Auroras from missiles

The Canadian government is spending more than $200 million to ensure that the RCAF’s CP-140 Aurora surveillance aircraft are protected against enemy missile attacks.

Canada will purchase from the U.S. government what is called a Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system.

The Royal Canadian Air Force has requested six of the systems for the Aurora aircraft; the deal includes sensors to warn of an approaching missile and devices to counter that, as well as spare parts and training.

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