The 218 Mk3 Type 3 flare has a spectrally-matched payload, intended for use in aircraft countermeasure systems. This aircraft flare can be contained in a multiple-shot magazine. This is to be fitted to countermeasures dispensing sets including AN/ALE 40,45,47 series, M130/M147, MBDA/ALKAN, THERMA, MES, ROKAR, SAAB and THALES systems.