Praetorian defensive aid subsystem (DASS)

The Praetorian is the defensive aids subsystem for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter. It is designed to protect the aircraft from a full range of threats. The name is derived from the bodyguards of Roman emperors.

The system is installed internally without the need to carry pods that can impact the flight profile. It provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. The system consists of 20 line-replaceable items. Components include electronic support measures,...