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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Lockheed Martin Conducts Successful Flight Tests for F-35 Electro Optical Targeting System

The Lockheed Martin Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for the F-35 Lightning II successfully completed its inaugural flight test, demonstrating its capability as a multi-functional system for precision air-to-air and air-to-surface targeting.

The flight test met all objectives including the demonstration of the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system data collection and the Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) point and scene track.

Subsequent flights will test the laser, proving EOTS’ full functionality in a stand-alone environment.

This landmark flight aboard a uniquely configured Sabreliner aircraft at Goodyear Airport in Phoenix is the first among many that will be ongoing for the remainder of the calendar year.

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