The F-35 is a stealthy, supersonic, multirole fighter empowering next generation warriors.
Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors
Harnessing light to give warfighters a 24/7 view of the battlespace and unprecedented precision.
From Surface to Space
From surface to space, Northrop Grumman's electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors harness the power of light to give warfighters a 24/7 view of the battlespace and the ability to deliver effects with unprecedented precision.
Northrop Grumman's passive imaging sensors use the visible and infrared spectral bands to provide spherical situational awareness, long-range precision targeting and protection from infrared-guided missiles – all without emitting detectable energy.
Airborne EO/IR Systems
In the air, Northrop Grumman's passive imaging sensors use the visible and infrared spectral bands to provide spherical situational awareness, long-range precision targeting and protection from infrared-guided missiles – all without emitting detectable energy. Systems include the LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod, F-35 Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System and Infrared Countermeasure Systems. LITENING leverages Northrop Grumman SYNOPTICS™ Nd:YAG slabs in LITENING’s Air Space Polarizer assemblies in its laser designator, providing precision targeting.
Infrared Countermeasures
Our DIRCM systems protect large and small fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and tilt-rotor platforms.
Common Infrared Countermeasures
Our CIRCM solution is a lightweight, highly reliable infrared countermeasure system.
LITENING
Targeting and surveillance that enables aircrews to detect, acquire, auto-track and identify targets.
Widening the Aperture on EO/IR Targeting
LITENING’s modular design allows for upgrades over time, to keep pace with evolving mission needs. Explore the pod below to learn more about Northrop Grumman's technology and solutions.
Land EO/IR Systems
Northrop Grumman’s EO/IR suite of products use advanced capabilities to provide a distinct warfighter advantage in deploying precision-guided munitions. Our systems are battle-tested and interconnect within the digitized battlefield to provide an overmatch sensor capability for a variety of missions. Interconnectivity within the digitized battlefield enables operators to acquire, locate and designate high-value targets.
NGHTS
Next Generation Handheld Targeting System performs rapid target acquisition, laser terminal guidance operation and laser spot imaging functions.
Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder
LLDR provides a unique capability to Forward Observers, Forward Air Controllers and Naval Gunfire Spot Teams.
Space EO/IR Systems
Northrop Grumman's deep mission expertise gives us a unique perspective to know what it takes to protect the warfighter and preserve freedom, both in space and from space. Our leading-edge technologies and agile practices lead to pioneering breakthroughs that enable our customers to carry out their vital missions to preserve freedom on the ground and in orbit.
Designed to keep pace as the threat evolves
When a mission is as critical as missile warning and defense, experience and data-driven solutions are essential to high confidence mission performance.
