A decoy device and system for anti-missile protection and an associated
method are provided. The decoy device includes a propellant and a tank
containing the propellant. The decoy device also includes an outlet
defined in the tank, and a catalyst contained within the tank and capable
of exothermically reacting with the propellant to emit a gas having a
heat and pressure. The heat generated by the reaction is radiated by the
decoy device is capable of attracting a missile, while the gas is
expelled through the outlet to provide thrust to the decoy device.