Saab to Equip Swedish Gripen C/D Fighters with LITENING 5 Targeting Pods
The order is valued $37 million
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has asked Saab to equip its Gripen C/D jets with LITENING 5 target designator pods.
The order is valued at SEK 390 million (nearly $37 million).
LITENING 5 is used in the precision designation of targets through laser targeting and target tracking. FMV previously ordered this version of LDP for Gripen E, and are also now integrated on Gripen C/D. This order comprises the additional pods, maintenance and spare parts.
The pods and maintenance capabilities will be delivered to FMV in 2026.
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