The AN/ALE-50 towed decoy system (aka 'Little Buddy') is a last ditch effort to keep fighter jets from being struck by enemy missiles. The system is deployed in flight, generating a large RF signature designed to attract enemy fire away from the towing jet. Cost: 22,000 USD.
Read more about it via Raytheon Systems:
www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/ale50
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