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This article examines the roll-out of Lockheed Martin’s newest version of its sniper targeting pod, providing added networking capabilities designed to create a secure link between non-stealthy 4th-generation fighters, and stealthy 5th-generation fighters.

Summary

  1. The new pod can exchange information with assets in the air and on the ground.
  2. It offers the ability to act as a hub in its own miniature ‘kill web’.
  3. This could provide massive advantages to friendly air and ground forces.

 

READ: Networked Sniper Pod Will Let 4th-Generation Fighters Create ‘Kill Webs’ With F-35s

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