Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP)

 

Lockheed Martin is transforming the world’s most combat-proven electro-optical targeting system into an airborne communication and edge-computing node to enable joint all-domain operations.
The addition of advanced radio and datalink technology will securely connect 4th Generation aircraft to 5th Generation fighters, mobile artillery systems, and other assets at 5G+ speeds.

 

SNIPER ATPSE
Connected   ___
 
  •  5G.MIL™ Hybrid Base Station for universal interoperability
  • Secure, encrypted data 
  • Radio and datalink for mesh networking and 5th-to-4th Generation aircraft communication 
  • Open architecture standards
Combat Proven   ___
 
  • 4 million+ operational hours worldwide 
  • Industry’s only precision targeting plus reconnaissance mapping in one pod 
  • Superior algorithms reduce pilot workload
  • Lowest sustainment cost per flight hour
  • Digital video interface
Sniper In the News   ___
Combat-Proven Sniper® Pod Reimagined For 21st Century Security

 

Combat-Proven Sniper® Pod Reimagined For 21st Century Security

The networked battlespace will run on information, much of it shared by aircraft sensor systems.

Why Sniper?

Flexible architecture within the selfcontained pod lets users quickly add new capabilities

Connecting Allies

27 countries deploy Sniper on F-16, Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafale,Mirage, FA-50, F-15 and F-18 aircraft. 

Joint Interoperability

Advanced datalinks allow Sniper to integrate with weapon systems such as HIMARS

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Advanced Sensor Features

  • Industry leading passive detection, tracking, and ranging for air-to-air and air-to-surface targets
  • High-definition sensors
  • Laser spot tracker
  • Ability to deliver laser energy to accurately support laser-guided weapons against moving targets
  • Laser designator with aircrew selectable tactical and eye-safe wavelengths
  • Two-way full-motion video datalink with metadata
  • Digital data recordeExtended range precision geo-coordinate generation
  • Global Scope® advanced sensor software suite for ISR, video and metadata playback, advanced scene visualization and point of interest planning

Sniper ATP is a proven electro-optical targeting system housed in a single,lightweight pod. It handles the most challenging precision targeting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in the land, sea and air domains.

 

The 425th fighter squadron at Luke AFB installed a new advanced targeting system, the sniper pod.