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Northrop Grumman Unveils OpenPod IRST Sensor System

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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015

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Northrop Grumman Unveils OpenPod IRST Sensor System

Northrop Grumman's OpenPod IRST sensor system. Photo: Defense Daily.

Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Tuesday unveiled its OpenPod infrared search and track (IRST) sensor system that allows maintainers to swap sensors in theater.The OpenPod system consists of line-replaceable units and a set of interchangeable sensors that can be swapped out in minutes, according to a company statement. Northrop Grumman believes OpenPod’s open architecture (OA) principles can make changing, integrating or upgrading sensors a less expensive, time-consuming and complex endeavor.The company is collaborating with Rafael and Selex ES, a division of…

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