Selex to Supply Lasers for Lockheed’s F-35 Electro-Optical Targeting System

Selex ES, a Finmecannica subsidiary, has been selected to supply lasers to Lockheed Martin for integration with the electro-optical targeting system onboard F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.

Selex said Tuesday the lasers will work to help F-35 pilots carry out targeting and precision ranging functions.

The contract covers the delivery of 165 lasers to Lockheed and is part of the low-rate initial production phase for EOTS.

Selex has also provided tactical lasers to Lockheed for installation onto Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod, Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor and pilotage and targeting systems of Apache helicopters.