Originally Posted by DME MILOS
The domestic and safety side of this equipment will raise issues, you can't just park an aircraft armed with flares in the middle of an international airport...
Why not? Think about it... fuel is combustable... isn't it? A fuel truck or aircraft not properly grounded during fueling operations can lead to an explosion.
You have more hazards surrounding airports than these anti missle cannisters which are designed to produce heat in a localized area. They are nothing more than roadside flares except they produce heat. The flame does not provide thrust.