Brazilian Air Force tests Gripen E fighter with Rafael’s Litening and RecceLite pods

The Brazilian Air Force conducted acceptance flights of its Saab Gripen E with Rafael Litening targeting and RecceLite reconnaissance pods at Anápolis Air Base from October 6 to 8. Saab and Rafael representatives supported trials intended to confirm sensor integration, guided-weapons support and the transmission of reconnaissance imagery to ground command centres. Litening provides electro-optical targeting and passive observation, while RecceLite combines an airborne multispectral sensor, digital data link and ground processing station. The integration accompanies deliveries of Brazil's F-39 fighters under its initial order for 36 Gripen E/F aircraft, with 11 single-seat aircraft delivered at the time of reporting.