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Lockheed Martin receives $32 Million contract for Sniper XR
April 29, 2004 (by
Lieven Dewitte) -
Lockheed Martin received a $32 million order from the U.S. Air Force for Sniper XR (eXtended Range) advanced targeting pods. The seven-year firm-fixed price contract provides options for the Air Force to procure Sniper XR pods, associated equipment and spares.
The Sniper XR has potential domestic and international sales of up to several billion dollars over the life of the program.
This order, which also includes spares and training, marks the fourth buy (Lot IV) of Sniper XR for the U.S. Air Force. A second increment of the Lot IV buy is expected this year.
QT&E is on target for completion in May and the operational phase is on schedule to begin this summer.
Sniper XR pods will initially equip the U.S. Air Force F-16 block 50 and the Air National Guard's F-16 block 30 aircraft. Follow-on procurements are expected to outfit the F-16 block 40, F-15E and A-10 fleets. The U.S. Air Force is evaluating Sniper XR to fulfill targeting requirements for the B-1and B-52 aircraft.
Sniper XR incorporates a high-resolution, mid-wave third generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), a dual-mode laser and a CCD-TV along with a laser spot tracker, a laser marker and a sophisticated data-link. Designed as an affordable precision targeting system in a single, lightweight pod, Sniper XR is fully compatible with the latest J-series munitions and precision guided weaponry.
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This order, which also includes spares and training, marks the fourth buy (Lot IV) of Sniper XR for the U.S. Air Force. A second increment of the Lot IV buy is expected this year.
QT&E is on target for completion in May and the operational phase is on schedule to begin this summer.
Sniper XR pods will initially equip the U.S. Air Force F-16 block 50 and the Air National Guard's F-16 block 30 aircraft. Follow-on procurements are expected to outfit the F-16 block 40, F-15E and A-10 fleets. The U.S. Air Force is evaluating Sniper XR to fulfill targeting requirements for the B-1and B-52 aircraft.
Sniper XR incorporates a high-resolution, mid-wave third generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), a dual-mode laser and a CCD-TV along with a laser spot tracker, a laser marker and a sophisticated data-link. Designed as an affordable precision targeting system in a single, lightweight pod, Sniper XR is fully compatible with the latest J-series munitions and precision guided weaponry.
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- Sniper XR advances into QT&E - Friday, November 14, 2003
- Sniper XR flight tests successful - Tuesday, September 16, 2003
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