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Enemy tracking with £30m laser-targeting system

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By Nick Heath

Published: 18 February 2008 11:41 GMT

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The SSARF will replace the existing Observer's thermal imaging system (Otis) - seen here - and Spyglass systems, which have been in service for about 20 years.

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