Firing direction limitation device (15) for controlling the allowed launch angle range of a directable firing device (10) tiltable between at least two allowed maximum launch angles (MaxLA1, MaxLA2) defining a launch sector (4), wherein the firing direction limitation device (15) comprises a moveable limiting structure (16) configured to be arranged in connection to the directable firing device (10), where the limiting structure (16) is configured to be moveable between a first position (P1) and a second position (P2), wherein, when the limiting structure (16) is set in the first positon (P1), the directable firing device (10) is moveable within a first launch angle range (LARa1), and when the limiting structure (16) is set in the second positon (P2), the directable firing device (10) is moveable within a second launch angle range (LARa2), wherein the second launch angle range (LARa2) is limited in relation to the first launch angle range (LARa1), whereby the allowed launch angle of the directable firing device (10) is controllable.

A dispenser for storing and launching countermeasures from an aircraft, comprising an elongate body provided with at least one launch opening where the countermeasures are stored in cartridges, where the cartridges are interconnect to each other in a slidable manner, and where the cartridges are adapted to be tilted by a tilting means to a selected angle, such that the openings of the cartridges can be directed in a selected direction. The advantage of the invention is that a countermeasure can be directed in a desired angle before it is launched.

A magazine for storing and launching countermeasures arranged in cartridges, comprising a plurality of longitudinal cartridge cases forming the magazine, where the magazine comprises a tilting means adapted to tilt the cartridge cases, such that the openings of the cartridge cases can be directed in a selected direction, and where a countermeasure comprises multiple projectiles, and where the magazine is adapted to launch a first countermeasure and a second countermeasure, where the projectile cluster density of the first countermeasure is lower than the projectile cluster density of the second countermeasure. The advantage of the invention is that a countermeasure can be directed towards an incoming object and can be adapted for the distance to the object before it is launched.

A magazine for storing and launching countermeasures arranged in cartridges, comprising a plurality of longitudinal cartridge cases forming the magazine, where the magazine comprises a tilting means adapted to tilt the cartridge cases, such that the openings of the cartridge cases can be directed in a selected direction, and where a countermeasure comprises multiple projectiles, and where the magazine is adapted to launch a first countermeasure and a second countermeasure, where the projectile cluster density of the first countermeasure is lower than the projectile cluster density of the second countermeasure. The advantage of the invention is that a countermeasure can be directed towards an incoming object and can be adapted for the distance to the object before it is launched.

A dispenser for storing and launching countermeasures from an aircraft, comprising an elongate body provided with at least one launch opening where the countermeasures are stored in cartridges, where the cartridges are interconnect to each other in a slidable manner, and where the cartridges are adapted to be tilted by a tilting means to a selected angle, such that the openings of the cartridges can be directed in a selected direction. The advantage of the invention is that a countermeasure can be directed in a desired angle before it is launched.

An effector launching system and method may be used on a moving ship deck. The launching system includes a plurality of effectors and a robot that is arranged on the moving platform. The robot includes a moveable robot arm having an end portion that is engageable with the effectors for firing the effectors during engagement. The system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the moving platform and a motion stabilization controller that is in communication with a processor and the robot arm for controlling movement of the robot arm. The motion stabilization controller adjusts the robot arm in response to the detected movement of the moving platform to maintain the end portion in a static position when the effector is fired.

An effector launching system and method may be used on a moving ship deck. The launching system includes a plurality of effectors and a robot that is arranged on the moving platform. The robot includes a moveable robot arm having an end portion that is engageable with the effectors for firing the effectors during engagement. The system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the moving platform and a motion stabilization controller that is in communication with a processor and the robot arm for controlling movement of the robot arm. The motion stabilization controller adjusts the robot arm in response to the detected movement of the moving platform to maintain the end portion in a static position when the effector is fired.