First flight of the BOL countermeasures dispensing system
The Finnish Air Force has made a successful first flight of the BOL countermeasures dispensing system from defence- and security company Saab on the F-18 Hornet fighter.
The integration of the BOL countermeasures dispenser is part of Finnish Air Force Hornet mid-life upgrade 2 (MLU2) Program. Saab was awarded the contract for production and integration of the BOL countermeasures dispenser system in September 2009.
The BOL Countermeasures Dispensing System from Saab protects the Aircraft against both heat-seeking and radar guided missiles and has proven superior performance.
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