Laser Infrared Targeting and Navigation Comprehensive Advanced Targeting Pod (Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.)

Department of War · Air Force · Contract Announcement

posted 30 July 2026 · awarded 30 July 2026 · runs to December 2035

$1,840,000,000 · idiq

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is awarding a $1.84 billion indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract to procure continued sustainment, production, and modifications of the Laser Infrared Targeting and Navigation Comprehensive Advanced Targeting Pod (LITENING CATP). This advanced targeting pod provides precision strike capability and will be supported through 2035, underscoring its importance for ongoing air‑to‑ground operations.

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