The AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser System is used to protect military aircraft from incoming radar and infrared homing missiles.

[2] The AN/ALE-47 countermeasure dispenser system is also manufactured by Symetrics Industries,[3] out of Melbourne, Florida.

The ALE is compatible with a wide variety of countermeasures such as different types of flares and chaff.

A programmer can be added to add extra features, such as advanced threat evaluation.

The sequencer units control the dispensers, and are automatically capable of detecting misfires and correcting them.