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U.S. Approves Full-rate Production of Advanced Targeting Pods
Lockheed Martin Sniper advanced targeting pods in production. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Lockheed Martin Sniper advanced targeting pods in production. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) approved full-rate production of the Sniper advanced targeting pod under its ATP-Sensor Enhancement (ATP-SE) program, manufacturer Lockheed Martin announced on January 16. In November, the service approved full-rate production of Northrop Grumman’s Litening pod under the same program.