Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP)

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Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP)

Superior Electro-Optical Targeting Capability

Chosen for its superior targeting capability, the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) is the most widely fielded combat-tested targeting pod employed today. Sniper ATP is a proven electro-optical targeting system housed in a single, lightweight pod. It handles the most challenging precision targeting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in the land, sea, and air domains. 
Sniper Customers
Platforms
Pods Delivered
Employed by over 27 international customers and the U.S. Air Force, Sniper ATP is a global leader in precision targeting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. More than 1,500 pods have been delivered worldwide. Sniper ATP is interoperable across multiple platforms, including U.S. Air Force and multinational F-2, F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, B-1, B-52, Harrier and Typhoon aircraft.
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Advanced Sensor Features

  • Industry leading passive detection, tracking, and ranging for air-to-air and air-to-surface targets
  • High-definition sensors
  • Laser spot tracker
  • Ability to deliver laser energy to accurately support laser-guided weapons against moving targets
  • Laser designator with aircrew selectable tactical and eye-safe wavelengths
  • Two-way full-motion video datalink with metadata
  • Digital data recordeExtended range precision geo-coordinate generation
  • Global Scope® advanced sensor software suite for ISR, video and metadata playback, advanced scene visualization and point of interest planning
Support
Support is available 24 hours a day, worldwide. Lockheed Martin partners with customers to maintain Sniper ATP readiness and has achieved an availability rate exceeding 98%.
Sniper Upgrades

Sniper ATP’s open architecture easily enables upgrades. Lockheed Martin continuously invests to ensure that Sniper ATP is the most capable targeting pod available.
Recent upgrade efforts include:

  • Two-color laser spot tracking
  • Global Scope™ software / advanced NTISR modes
Award-Winning Sustainment
The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded the U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base and Lockheed Martin team the 2019 and 2014 Performance-Based Logistics Subsystem Award.
Sniper ATP is a proven electro-optical targeting system housed in a single,lightweight pod. It handles the most challenging precision targeting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in the land, sea and air domains.
The 425th fighter squadron at Luke AFB installed a new advanced targeting system, the sniper pod.

Awards

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Since Sniper ATP was first produced, it has been continuously recognized for its outstanding performance. Awards given by the U.S. government and industry stakeholders demonstrate that Sniper ATP isn’t just any pod – it’s a pod that sets standards in management, capability, production and sustainment.

Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics Award

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded Sniper ATP the 2019 Performance-Based Logistics Subsystem Level Award. The award was presented to the U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base and Lockheed Martin Precision Attack Sniper Integrated Product team

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award 

In 2012, the U.S. Department of Commerce chose Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for performance excellence and quality achievement.

Perry Precision Strike Award

In 2010, the Precision Strike Association awarded the Lockheed Martin and U.S. Air Force Sniper ATP team its annual William J. Perry Award. Sniper ATP was selected for its impact in combat operations by reducing aircrew workload, enhancing situational awareness and shortening the timeline to engage insurgents while helping avoid fratricide and preventing harm to the civilian population.

Aviation Week Program Excellence Finalist

In 2009, Sniper ATP’s laptop-controlled B-1 program was recognized as a sub-system research and development finalist by Aviation Week.

Aviation Week Laurels Award 

In 2004, Sniper ATP was recognized as an honoree at Aviation Week and Space Technology’s Annual Laurels Selection competition for its lasting contributions to the advancement of aerospace.

Other Awards

Sniper ATP has previously been recognized by BAE Systems with its “Bronze Chairman’s Award” and by Boeing with its “Silver Eagle Award.” Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, who produces Sniper ATP, was also recognized by Industry Week as one of the 2007 “Best Plants.”

Additional Information

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