Prior to the Gulf War the U.S. Navy
began
experimenting w/ a new form of chaff.
Close Up View Of Bomblet
It was to have used graphite filaments
coated w/ charged carbon particles.
These were packed in containers to be
dropped by planes, in an effort to confuse radar.
The Navy found that when the filaments drop
onto power lines they short circuit the system
if they touch 2 lines at the same time.
Lines and equipment often have
to be replaced due to the damage.
They have now apparently developed a
working model called the BLU-114/B.
It is used to help protect the F-117 Stealth's
that were allegedly capable of evading radar.
The U.S. is reportedly using these on Yugo
electricity lines in an effort to minimize civilian
casualties, and future repair costs.
Bomblets And Part Of Cannister
Source: Jane's
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