Lockheed Martin
Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod
Electro-optical/infrared targeting pod providing high-resolution imagery, laser designation, and precision weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 2.49 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 0.3 m |
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 202 kg |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Mid-wave 3rd-generation FLIR, Dual-mode laser designator, CCD-TV camera, Laser spot tracker, Laser marker, Video data link |
|---|---|
| Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations. | Yes |
Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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