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Infrared search-and-track sensor for F/A-18s now ready for operations, U.S. Navy declares

February 05, 2025

ORLANDO, Florida. The U.S. Navy declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the IRST21 infrared search-and-track (IRST) sensor system developed by Lockheed Martin for the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the company announced in a statement.

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