Lockheed Martin tests Legion IRST pod-to-pod data link on F-16s
LMT•Program aims and current use
The capability aims to deliver near-instantaneous range solutions on multiple airborne targets in radar-denied, contested environments.
The program is under an Air National Guard contract, with ongoing F-16 testing focused on performance, interoperability, and transportability.
Legion is fielded for the U.S. Air Force in a podded form, supporting cross-platform use on F-15 and F-16 aircraft.
Flight test of Legion pod data link
Lockheed Martin completed a flight test of its Legion infrared search-and-track pod using a dedicated pod-to-pod data link.
Two F-16s connected their pods via L3Harris’ pre-production HiveLink, improving target track accuracy through shared sensor data.
