INDIA BUYS RAFAEL’S LITENING TARGETING POD

Four types of aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force are to receive the latest version of Rafael’s Litening targeting pod as part of a larger $500-million deal between India and Israel. The improved system has been equipped with upgraded infrared cameras and a charge-coupled device colour camera to help identify targets on the ground, particularly in dense areas. Furthermore, the new pod doubles up as a surveillance and reconnaissance system in addition to being a targeting pod.