The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for the production, sustainment, and modernization of LITENING Advanced Targeting Pods…
The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a ceiling value of $1.84 billion.
The scope of work includes the production of new pods, the sustainment of existing LITENING CATP systems, and the implementation of required modifications.
Work under the contract is expected to continue through 2035, with all production, sustainment, and modification activities scheduled for completion by the end of that year.
The LITENING CATP is a multi-sensor targeting pod that provides combat aircraft with long-range target detection, identification, tracking, and precision-guided munition delivery capabilities.
The system integrates a daylight camera, infrared sensors, a laser designator, a laser rangefinder, and data link hardware.
Capable of operating during day, night, and low-visibility conditions, the pod can transmit real-time imagery and target data to other air and ground assets…