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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Northrop Grumman Begins Full-Rate Production of LITENING SE Targeting Pods for U.S. Air Force

LITENING SE advanced targeting pod |Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $71.5 million order from the U.S. Air Force to begin full-rate production of LITENING SE advanced targeting pods and spares for the Advanced Targeting Pod – Sensor Enhancement (ATP-SE) program.

The LITENING SE pylon-mounted targeting pod is capable of producing infrared and visible imagery of both airborne and ground targets, enabling pilots to detect, acquire, auto-track and identify targets for accurate delivery of both conventional and precision-guided weapons.

The pod provides laser ranging and designation to support weapon delivery, navigational functions, and recording and data-linking of generated imagery and data.

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