ALE-39

The AN/ALE-39 Counter Measure Dispenser System (CMDS) is a dispenser of electronic warfare expendable flare (electronic warfare). It is being replaced by the AN/ALE-47.

It is used on helicopters and low-speed fixed-wing aircraft. When cued by an AN/AAR-47 or other missile exhaust detection system, it immediately ejects flares. The flares are of a standard form factor that can also contain chaff (electronic warfare) or other countermeasures and expendable sensors.