Bridging the gap between currently fielded systems and the U.S. Army's future combat system (FCS), LRAS3 provides the ability to conduct 24-hour surveillance and reconnaissance missions at safe distances and operate well outside the direct-fire range of detected threats.

LRAS3 is an infrared ground vehicle sighting, targeting and detection systems. It provides precise far-target location by incorporating forward looking infrared (FLIR) technology, a global positioning interferometer, an eye-safe laser range finder and a designator laser for guided weapons and a day video camera. Deployed on the Army's M1025 and M1114 HMMWV reconnaissance vehicles in their mounted configuration, the system also can also be used on tripods for dismounted missions.

The contract was awarded to DRS by Raytheon's Network Centric Systems group in McKinney, Texas. The work will be performed at the company's electro-optical design and production facilities in Palm Bay, Fla. Product deliveries are expected to continue through December.

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