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An explosive countermeasure device is designed to negate an electro-optical seeker system of a missile at least temporarily so that it loses lock on a target aircraft. The device has a central explosive charge with a detonator and a container surrounding the charge for holding a noble gas under pres

An explosive countermeasure device is designed to negate an electro-optical seeker system of a missile at least temporarily so that it loses lock on a target aircraft. The device has a central explosive charge with a detonator and a container surrounding the charge for holding a noble gas under pressure. When the charge is detonated, the resultant explosive shock wave will heat the gas to a temperature sufficient for it to emit a short, intense flash of light before the container disintegrates, blinding the electro-optical seeker system at least temporarily.

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[ We claim:] [1.]1. A countermeasure device for negating an electro-optical seeker device, comprising:an explosive charge;a transparent container surrounding the charge for containing a noble gas;detonator means for detonating the explosive charge to heat the gas so that it emits an intense flash of

[ We claim:] [1.]1. A countermeasure device for negating an electro-optical seeker device, comprising:an explosive charge;a transparent container surrounding the charge for containing a noble gas;detonator means for detonating the explosive charge to heat the gas so that it emits an intense flash of light;an enclosure containing a supply of noble gas inside the container, the gas supply having release means for releasing gas into the container to surround the charge prior to detonation of the charge;the container comprising an expandable balloon which is in a deflated condition prior to release of gas from said gas supply; andsaid gas supply comprising means for inflating said balloon into an expanded balloon filled with noble gas prior to detonation of the charge.