Northrop Grumman converts LITENING into IRST pod

Northrop Grumman is bringing the AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING pod to the next level by allowing any pod to be converted to OpenPod sensor system.

OpenPod(TM)
Photo: Northrop Grumman

The first swappable package for the OpenPod will be an infrared search and track (IRST) sensor that is provided by Selex.

Future sensors for the customers include: LIDAR, datalink supporting 4th and 5th generation fighters.

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