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By Marina Malenic EGLIN AFB, Fla. --The Air Force is testing an improved version of the Lockheed Martin [LMT] Sniper advanced targeting pod that is expected to bring new features like lead laser guidance to F-16, F-15, B-1 and other pilots, officials here said last week. "What we're testing is version 3.5," said Maj. Ed Colfer of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Eglin. Colfer explained to reporters that the new version adds Lead Laser Guidance, Moving Target Velocity…

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