FedEx Tests Northrop Grumman Anti-Missile System

Interesting tidbit of information, Fedex is getting into missle Technology !

FedEx is doing more than just delivering packages around the world at a breakneck pace; they're also going to put into service a counter terrorist missile system on its MD-10 freighters. FedEx will equip 11 of its MD-10 freighters over the next 18 months with Northrop Grumman's Guardian directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) technology.

The Guardian anti-missile system was developed to counter attacks from man-portable air defense systems (Manpads). Civil aircraft remain virtual "sitting ducks" to terrorists.

More info on the ManPad and CCM can be read here