India’s 777 VIP aircraft to be protected by AN/AAQ 24(V)N LAIRCM

The U.S. government has cleared the sale of two sets of AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) for installation on India’s two Boeing 777 VIP transport aircraft.

Air India Boeing 777-300; VT-ALO@FRA;09.07.2010 581cb (4780990241)


The Defense Security Cooperation Agency says the estimated cost is $190 million.

It was reported back in March 2018 that India plans to convert two of the youngest 777 in Air India’s fleet to become VIP jets.

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