Kuwait orders sniper pods

Lockheed Martin has received an order for sniper targeting pods for Kuwait's Air Force.

Under the U.S. Air Force delivery order, Lockheed Martin will provide 14 pods for Kuwaiti F/A-18C/D Hornets, as well as spares, support equipment and integration.

"Pod deliveries will begin in 2018 to address urgent operational needs of the Kuwait Air Force," a Lockheed Martin news release said.

The delivery order was awarded under an existing Foreign Military Sales indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.

Lockheed is also integrating sniper pods on to Kuwaiti Typhoon aircraft.

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