EASA certifies BIRD's AMPS missile defense on Bombardier Global 7500
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BIRD Aerosystems' Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) received EASA certification for installation on a Bombardier Global 7500, a certification announced on 13 October 2026 by Florida‑based Ondas, which acquired BIRD in March 2026.
AMPS uses a directional infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) laser to jam heat‑seeking missile seekers and is designed to counter MANPADS and other infrared‑guided missiles, with BIRD claiming it reduces false alarms to virtually zero; the approval confirms the suite meets European airworthiness requirements, and BIRD’s protection systems had already been installed on more than 700 aircraft across over 40 types before the acquisition.