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2023-10-18 15:43:31 UTC - HELPFUL
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There are 2 types of countermeasures. Chaff and Flare. Flares are to confuse sensors on heat seeking missiles. There is no proof that Hamas has heat seeking surface to air missiles. https://simpleflying.com/how-do-fighter-jets-avoid-missiles/ https://www.britannica.com/technology/rocket-and-missile-system/Tactical-guided-missiles#ref520868 https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_october_2023_global_security_army_industry/palestinian_hamas_publishes_footage_of_mubar-1_air_defense_rocket_system_of_its_own_design.html
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