Raytheon was awarded a $9 million contract option award from the U.S. Navy to retrofit new infrared technology on Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared pod systems for use on F/A-18C-F aircraft.
ATFLIR features a common optical path with continuous auto-boresight alignment. The electro-optical sensor, targeting FLIR and high-power laser work together to deliver unmatched targeting pod accuracy, increasing mission success. Raytheon will retrofit the targeting pods in McKinney, Texas, and El Segundo, Calif.
"This capability insertion advances system technology and mission capabilities ensuring that ATFLIR will continue to play a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s operations around the world," said Capt. Mark Darrah, Navy program manager for the F/A-18 and E/A-18G aircraft.
"These pod upgrades keep warfighters on the cutting edge of technology as they locate, identify and track potential threats to the U.S. and its allies," said Tim Carey, vice president for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems.