Netherlands receives sniper pods for F16s

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.

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

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