@indianairforce C-130j Hercules deploying flares for display during night ops of an exercise. Fact check: The C-130J Hercules utilizes flares as a countermeasure against infrared-guided missiles. explained in points: 1. Flares Dispensing Technique: Pilot's Perspective: When the aircraft's threat detection systems identify an infrared-guided missile, the pilot or automated countermeasure system deploys flares. These flares are ejected in rapid succession, creating multiple heat sources that confu