ITAS on the Firing Range
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ITAS (improved target acquisition system) was originally designed to provide an advanced fire control system for the TOW anti-armor missile, significantly increasing target detection, acquisition, recognition and engagement ranges. It also offers upgraded hardware for a 30-year old system, as electronics have a rapid turnover cycle and some of its parts were no longer in production. An October 4, 2006 Raytheon release notes that the new 5-year contract continues Army procurement of the systems, and marks the start of U.S. Marine Corps ITAS acquisition.

This DID FOCUS Article article provides more information about TOW-ITAS and its uses in battle, which have broadened beyond missile guidance to some roles its designers had not expected. February 2007 marked the first payment in a 10-year, $300 million support contract that extends to field locations in Iraq & Afghanistan. That contract is off to an excellent start, as it has picked up a 2007 award from the US DoD for excellent performance…

• The TOW Improved Target Acquisition System
• Contracts and Key Events [updated]
• Additional Readings & Sources

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