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Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System

So, you know how when you're playing a game of tag, sometimes you might try to dodge out of the way of the person who's "it"? Well, imagine that airplanes are playing a kind of game of tag with missiles!

Unfortunately, sometimes some people or groups might want to shoot missiles at airplanes, either because they don't like the people on board or they want to cause trouble or create fear. This is where the civil aircraft missile protection system comes in. It's like a superpower shield for airplanes!

The system can detect if a missile is heading towards the airplane by using sensors or cameras. Then, it quickly sends a warning to the pilots and crew so they have more time to react and try to avoid the missile.

But, if the missile gets too close, the protection system also has ways to confuse or distract it, so it misses the airplane. It might release special flares or use lasers to divert the missile's attention.

This way, the people on board the airplane can stay safe and keep playing their game of tag without any interruptions.