Lockheed Martin tests INFIRNO sensor

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested its INFIRNO sensor.

INFIRNO, an internal Lockheed project, is a reconfigurable suite of optical sensors in a 15-inch turret for ground, airborne or maritime platforms. "The test demonstrated INFIRNO's ability to identify and laser-designate items of interest at extended ranges for maximum weapon effectiveness, " said a Lockheed news release. The system also captured high-definition infrared and color video in extreme temperatures under harsh environmental conditions."

Additional tests are scheduled for this year and into 2016.

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