Poland’s FA-50 jets to receive Lockheed Martin Sniper targeting pods in USD 90 million deal

By Defence Industry Europe

American defence firm Lockheed Martin will provide Poland with 27 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) under a U.S. Foreign Military Sale contract worth USD 90.68 million, recently finalised by the U.S. State Department, the company said in a press release. This sale is aimed at bolstering the security of a NATO ally, which the State Department described as a “force for political stability.”

 

The Sniper ATPs will be fitted to Poland’s FA-50 fighter jets, enhancing their ability to identify, track, and engage targets from a safe distance. Lockheed Martin’s targeting technology already equips Polish F-16s, further strengthening Poland’s defence capabilities and aligning it with U.S. and NATO operational standards.

The advanced targeting pods provide pilots with precise imagery for targeting as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. This integration on Poland’s aircraft is anticipated to improve tactical effectiveness, extending the FA-50’s interoperability with other NATO forces in the region.

 

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Lockheed Martin also revealed that the Sniper ATPs could be upgraded in the future to the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, a new variant unveiled in July. This upgrade would enable advanced datalink and radio technology, increasing interoperability with 4th Generation aircraft, F-35 fighters, and ground-based artillery systems like HIMARS.

Lockheed Martin’s ongoing advancements with the Sniper ATP are part of its broader 21st Century Security initiative, which focuses on networking and edge computing across military platforms. This approach aligns with Lockheed Martin’s vision of integrating aircraft, sensors, and weapons for more coordinated and effective defence solutions.

 

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