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Lockheed Martin tests 360-degree infrared sensor on the Desert Hawk III UAS

Eagan, USA - For the first time on a small aircraft of this kind

Lockheed Martin announced today it has completed a successful test of a new infrared sensor turret aboard its Desert Hawk III Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), marking the first time a small UAS has flown with a 360-degree infrared sensor. These flight tests of the UAS's new payload offering validate its ability to greatly improve nighttime ISR for ground forces. By providing 360-degree infrared...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109954
Rome, Italy, 10/08/2009 15:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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