OVERVIEW: The DUAL TRAP is a naval soft-kill decoy cartridge combining both chaff and infrared flare payloads in a single round. It is designed to counter radar-guided and infrared-guided anti-ship missiles by providing simultaneous multispectral deception.

DETAILS: The DUAL TRAP naval cartridge is configured for launch from decoy launchers. It integrates radar-reflective chaff material and high-temperature IR flare elements within a single munition body, allowing for simultaneous deployment against threats in both electromagnetic spectra. Upon firing, the munition ejects chaff fibers and burning flares to create a decoy cloud that confuses multiple types of missile seekers. It is designed to reduce launcher slot usage and enhance countermeasure effectiveness by ensuring synchronized coverage.

SOURCE:
Leonardo Aerospace ; Italian Navy Official Publications ; NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) ; Italian Ministry of Defence Procurement Documents (https://www.difesa.it/assets/allegati/44173/avviso_con_allegato.pdf) ; MBDA Naval Systems Countermeasures Division