Russia tests new towed radar decoy with MiG-31

Russia is carrying out flight trials of an active towed radar-decoy using a MiG-31 Foxhound as a test bed for the program. The system, known locally as Blesna (Lure), also is being offered for export as part of the President-S defensive aids suite. The decoy is intended to counter radar-guided...

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