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Army Pilots Test Hi-Def Targeting System -- Fox News
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army is testing new technology that will allow Apache helicopter pilots to see their targets up close, in high definition color.
The Modernized Day Sensor Assembly, or M-DSA, first reported by FoxNews.com in February, provides pilots, and controllers on the ground, a high resolution alternative to the grainy, black and white images they currently use. M-DSA also has improved magnification features.
“With the extended range capabilities… the pilots can quickly and accurately identify targets at further standoff ranges, which allow them to stay out of harm’s way,” said Fred Swisher, who manages the M-DSA program at defense contractor Lockheed Martin.
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Update: Killing terrorists in hi-def: Apache helicopter technology goes through final tests -- Washington Times
My Comment: Check out the above FOX video .... the resolution and clarity is definitely a significant improvement from past targeting systems.
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