Teledyne FLIR seeks more US attention for Stormcaster-DX
Stormcaster-DX attached to R80D Skyraider UAS (Photo: Flavia Camargos Pereira)
Teledyne Flir showcased at the AUSA 2022 exhibition in October, in Washington DC, its newest laser target designator (LTD): the Stormcaster-DX.
The system is a multi-role, low-SWaP solution that can resolve operating constraints and provide precision fires to the lowest tactical level in addition to accelerating the decision-making process. It is also intended to reduce targeting cycles from minutes to seconds as well as training-related costs.
Speaking to Shephard, Steve Pedrotty, director of DoD programmes at Teledyne FLIR, explained that Stormcaster-DX is optimised to designate targets, enable accuracy and limit collateral damage, and the LTD meets NATO standards for resilience
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