Northrop Grumman Details 'Innovation at Speed' Strategy for LITENING Targeting Pod Modernization
Northrop Grumman is accelerating the development and fielding of its LITENING advanced targeting pod by leveraging a digital, modular design approach. This strategy, dubbed 'innovation at speed,' allows for rapid capability upgrades to keep pace with evolving threats. By utilizing software-defined hardware, the company can introduce new features without requiring costly and time-consuming redesigns. This agile methodology ensures the widely-used pod, which has surpassed four million operational hours, remains technologically superior. The continuous modernization maintains high operational readiness for aircraft like the F-16, F/A-18, and B-52.
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