Finmeccanica-Selex ES to provide F-35 targeting systems

Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to provide advanced targeting lasers for the F-35.

Finmeccanica-Selex will supply 165 lasers for the F-35's electro-optical targeting system (EOTS), according to a company news release.

"The laser, integrated into the EOTS, allows fighter aircraft crews to perform precision ranging and targeting functions," Finmeccanica-Selex said.

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