Raytheon announced Wednesday that it is upgrading the target location accuracy and high-definition imaging of its Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems. “This is an important upgrade for our Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems family of sensors as we continue to provide high-performance, state-of-the-art technology for the warfighter,” said Tim Carey, Raytheon’s vice president for intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance systems. MTS is a turreted or forward-looking pod that contains an electro-optical and infrared full-motion video camera system enabling long-range surveillance and high-altitude acquisition, tracking, and laser designation. The upgrades will allow for more accurate targeting, the company said. A host of platforms including Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and C-130-based special-mission aircraft carry MTS, which surpassed one million operational flight hours in August, according to the company.
Air Combat Command will soon be setting up an electromagnetic spectrum warfare wing that will most likely fall under 16th Air Force, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. "Seve" Wilson said in an AFA "Airmen in the Fight" streaming program Oct. 30. The announcement closely follows the Pentagon's release…