USAF orders first lot of AN/DAS-4
A first lot production contract awarded to Raytheon by the US Air Force will see the company start production of the AN/DAS-4 Multi-Spectral Targeting (MTS) system. The $90 million contract was announced on 29 April.
AN/DAS-4 is the next-generation MTS with greater fire control and target location accuracy technology, designed to allow mission commanders to use high definition data from an airborne tactical sensor to identify and engage targets with greater accuracy, in order to improve mission effectiveness.
Other improvements include four high definition cameras covering five spectral bands; a three-colour diode pump laser designator/rangefinder; laser spot search and track capability; automated sensor and laser bore sight alignment; three mode target tracker; and built in provisions for future growth.
The MTS is designed for use on a range of aircraft, including UAS, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
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