Lockheed Martin's SpectIR IRST system completes live fire test

ORLANDO, Fla., February 28, 2012. Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE:LMT] SpectIR transportable infrared search and track (IRST) pod successfully acquired, tracked and provided a weapons cue during a recent live fire flight test conducted by the Air National Guard (ANG).

The SpectIR pod acquired the target on the first pass and maintained a track throughout the engagement, providing the pilot with a passive cue that enabled weapon employment. By incorporating IRST capabilities into a pod form, the SpectIR system provides long-range, passive infrared detection and tracking of airborne threats in a transportable configuration.

The SpectIR IRST system is planned across numerous platforms. For the U.S. Navy F/A-18 E/F, the SpectIR sensor is mounted in the centerline fuel tank. The transportable pod format provides plug-and-play use for the F-15, F-16 and other platforms.