Chaff may be ineffective against more advanced seekers for a variety of reasons.  In particular, pulse Doppler radars will differentiate a fast moving target from chaff that rapidly slows down after dispensing.

Active decoys have been developed that use DRFM technology to detect the threat and send back a tailored signal to break the lock of the threat system.

However, over the long history of electronic countermeasures, an opponent will always seek to develop a counter-countermeasure to a new decoy technology.

This also applies to the advent of DRFM based systems where cognitive radars and other techniques may render them less effective.

MTL has developed an alternative technology and proven the design in the laboratory to TRL4.

Further work is needed involving a further identified technology in designing, manufacturing and measuring a new prototype.

MTL is seeking a partner to take this forward.