LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod

LITENING Large Aperture targeting pod in electro-optical/infrared laboratory

LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod

LITENING is an electro-optical/infrared targeting pod that detects, acquires, identifies and tracks targets at extended ranges. LITENING enables a wide range of missions, including precision targeting, air superiority, close air support, surveillance and humanitarian assistance. The pod’s modular design allows for upgrades over time, to keep pace with evolving mission needs.

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Widening the aperture on EO/IR targeting

LITENING Large Aperture is our most advanced targeting pod for your most complex missions. The newest upgrade to LITENING offers significantly increased range and resolution, enhanced air-to-air modes and new pilot workload reduction features. The three-aperture configuration allows for larger color daylight, mid-wave IR, short-wave IR and long-wave IR sensors. With Large Aperture, LITENING covers a wider portion of the spectrum than ever before, leaving nowhere to hide.

LITENING Large Aperture offers a 50% increase in resolution and an operationally significant increase in range. Advanced video processing algorithms and a more powerful graphics processing unit further enhance image clarity to enable faster decision making.

LITENING by the Numbers

LITENING by the numbers: More than 920 pods delivered, one million combat hours, 3.5 million total hours, 97% availability and integrated on multiple platforms

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LITENING’s Leading Technology

  • Digital, high-definition video in color, multiple infrared bands and B/W
  • Advanced picture-in-picture that displays up to three simultaneous views
  • Plug-and-play III two-way data links
  • Eye-safe laser training mode
  • Laser imaging sensors for more accurate identification that overcomes challenges to traditional infrared imaging
  • Modular design and upgradeability that provides a roadmap to long-term relevance

A Leader in Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems

Northrop Grumman’s expertise over the full spectrum of EO/IR systems includes survivability, targeting, surveillance and space systems.

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LITENING Large Aperture targeting pod in electro-optical/infrared laboratory

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Turning imaging into intelligence