LeBarge lands missile decoy contract, work to be done at Joplin plant

LeBarge, Inc., has landed a $9.7 million multiyear contract to build parts for a missile decoy system. The work will be done at the company's Joplin plant:

St. Louis-based LaBarge will produce interconnect harnesses at its Joplin, Mo., plant for Raytheon's miniature air-launched decoy program.

LaBarge said the missiles accurately duplicate the combat flight profiles and signatures of U.S. and allied aircraft, and offers counter air operations to neutralize, or destroy, air defense systems that pose a threat to pilots.