Taiwan Becomes 20th International Customer for Lockheed Martin's Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's Air Force recently selected Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) for its F-16 aircraft, becoming the 20^th international customer to choose Sniper ATP to fulfill precision attack requirements.

In the initial contract, Lockheed Martin will provide two Sniper ATPs and integration support to Taiwan. Lockheed Martin will also provide integration support of LANTIRN targeting and navigation pods on Taiwan's recently upgraded F-16s.

"With Sniper ATP, pilots will have access to unmatched imagery for precision targeting and non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance efforts, enabling greater overall mission success," said Marc Nazon, Sniper ATP international program manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

Sniper ATP detects, identifies, automatically tracks and laser designates small tactical targets at long ranges. It also supports employment of all laser and GPS-guided weapons against multiple fixed and moving targets. Sniper ATP is interoperable across multiple platforms, including U.S. Air Force and multinational F-2, F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, B-1 and B-52 aircraft.

For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com/sniper.

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2014 were $45.6 billion. 

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