Aircraft
Thales Develops “New Generation” Laser Designation Pod
Thales provided this image of the new-generation laser designation pod under development for French air force Rafale and Mirage 2000D fighters.
Thales provided this image of the new-generation laser designation pod under development for French air force Rafale and Mirage 2000D fighters.

France’s DGA defense procurement agency has awarded Thales a €119 million ($162 million) contract to develop a new laser designation pod for French air force Dassault Rafale and Mirage 2000D fighters, Thales announced in January. The development contract follows a risk reduction phase the government awarded Thales (Booth F23) in late 2012.