Netherlands receives sniper pods for F16s

Minnesota Air National Guard, MNANG. 148FW, Duluth, MN. Approved for public release by Capt. Jodi Kiminski, 148FW Public Affairs.

Lockheed Martin has finished delivering 14 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Responding to “urgent mission requirements” from a Dutch squadron, Lockheed Martin delivered five of the pods within 180 days of receiving the contract, according to a company news release. Lockheed Martin also provided initial training, spares and support equipment.

The Royal Netherlands Air Force selected sniper pods for its F-16s in 2015.

Lockheed Martin will provide 29 pods, with final delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2017.