F-2 Fighters To Carry Sniper Targeting Pods

Lockheed Martin will integrate its Sniper advanced targeting pod on the Japanese air force's F-2 fighter aircraft, according to a company press release.

Lockheed's partner, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, awarded the work through a direct commercial contract, said a release on Monday.

The contract amount was not announced.

An initial contract was awarded in 2014 for a Sniper pod, spares and support equipment. Mitsubishi is the prime contractor in the manufacture of the...