Targeting Pods

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Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new version of its Sniper targeting pod with added networking capabilities primarily designed to enable new connectivity between fourth-generation fighters and stealthy F-35s, but which also offers the ability to create localized 'kill webs' with various assets in the air and on the ground.

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

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Jul 26 3:05 PM EDT

Recently released pictures of a Bahraini Block 70 F-16D Viper undergoing testing in the United States show what one of these jets might look like one an actual combat mission.

Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 12 12:17 PM EDT

IRST Taiwan F-16 Viper

Taiwan’s F-16s Cleared To Receive IRST Targeting Systems Taiwan’s F-16s Cleared To Receive IRST Targeting Systems

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 23 5:22 PM EDT

SUPER HORNET LITENING POD

LITENING Targeting Pod Tested On F/A-18 Super Hornet For First Time LITENING Targeting Pod Tested On F/A-18 Super Hornet For First Time

By Emma Helfrich

Sep 7 9:35 PM EDT

Mysterious Pod Carried By Air Force Reaper Drone That Crashed In Romania

Mysterious Pod Carried By Air Force Reaper Drone That Crashed In Romania Mysterious Pod Carried By Air Force Reaper Drone That Crashed In Romania

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 20 12:36 PM EDT

F22 upgrades NGAD Fuel Tanks pods

F-22 Raptor’s Future Upgrades Appear In Art Posted By Air Force General F-22 Raptor’s Future Upgrades Appear In Art Posted By Air Force General

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 27 9:02 PM EDT

Rare Pod Simulated AIM-120 Missile Engagements During Massive War Game

Rare Pod Simulated AIM-120 Missile Engagements During Massive War Game Rare Pod Simulated AIM-120 Missile Engagements During Massive War Game

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 3 8:03 PM EDT

Targeting Pods Are Being Tested On Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Transports (Updated)

Targeting Pods Are Being Tested On Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Transports (Updated) Targeting Pods Are Being Tested On Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Transports (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 16 2:35 PM EDT

Here’s What The Ball On The Nose Of UAE’s Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcon Does

Here’s What The Ball On The Nose Of UAE’s Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcon Does Here’s What The Ball On The Nose Of UAE’s Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcon Does

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:00 AM EST

Miniature Smart Bombs Could Help Give the F-35 Firepower It Desperately Needs

Miniature Smart Bombs Could Help Give the F-35 Firepower It Desperately Needs Miniature Smart Bombs Could Help Give the F-35 Firepower It Desperately Needs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:25 PM EDT