Enhanced infrared sensor system for Seasparrow missiles: An electro-optical, infrared laser sensor system that enhances the ability of ships to detect potential threats has been ordered by NATO.
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. said the order for the Seasparrow long-range electro-optical infrared laser sensor system, or SLREOSS, was issued by the NATO Seasparrow Program Office and worth an initial $23.9 million, with options worth an additional $10 million.
Under the contract, Ball Aerospace will transition the current Stalker sensor developmental prototype design to production and in direct mount and independent mount configurations.
