Singapore selected the Sniper advanced targeting pod (ATP) to equip its newly acquired fleet of F-16 Block 52 aircraft. Singapore already use the Sniper on its F-15 and part of the F-16 aircraft. The new selection will introduce common support for the entire fleet. Initial delivereies of Sniper pods is expected in 2010. Currently, Sniper ATP is flying on the U.S. Air Force and multinational F-16s, F-15s, B-1, F-18s, Harriers and A-10 and is being integrated on the B-52 aircraft. Sofar Lockheed Martin received orders for Sniper pods from nine international customers.
DefenseTech Weekly Brief
This edition of the DefenseTech Brief covers the week of April 21-27, 2025, a period marked by significant developments across multiple defense technology domains. Key highlights include the US Army's critical decision to move...
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This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief.
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An Overview of Vietnam Defence 2024
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