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Electro-optical targeting system

An electro-optical targeting system (EOTS), is a system employed to track and locate targets in aerial warfare. It can use charge-coupled device, TV cameras, laser rangefinders and laser designators.

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The diamond-cut EOTS sensor housing on the Lockheed Martin F-35 source ↗
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An electro-optical targeting system (EOTS), is a system employed to track and locate targets in aerial warfare.1 It can use charge-coupled device, TV cameras, laser rangefinders and laser designators.

EOTS technology is designed for day and night operations, features stabilized lines of sight and automatic target tracking allowing operators to engage targets with high accuracy. They can be deployed on platforms such as aircraft, armored vehicles, or naval systems, providing extended-range detection of ground and aerial threats.23

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  1. Electro-Optical Targeting System
  2. Martin, Lockheed. "Outsight In: F-35 Sensor Fusion in Focus". www.f35.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  3. "EOTS - Stabilized Electro Optical Targeting System". Nedinsco. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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