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Leonardo BriteCloud 55

Leonardo UK (formerly Selex ES) · Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) / Self-Protection Expendable Active RF Decoy · UK · Digital Age (2010–present)

Leonardo BriteCloud 55 — Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) / Self-Protection Expendable Active RF Decoy
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BriteCloud is a self-contained expendable digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) jammer developed by Selex ES to help protect military aircraft. The decoy was launched by Selex ES at a conference held at the Churchill War Rooms, London on 6 November 2013.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Decoy
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
UK
Manufacturer
Leonardo UK (formerly Selex ES)
Operator
RAF / Royal Navy
Primary Role
Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) / Self-Protection Expendable Active RF Decoy
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2019
Produced
1000
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$15,000
Launch
Chaff/flare dispenser (standard 55mm cartridge)
Length (ft)
0.75
MTOW (lb)
0.9