Down Periscope

Credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN
There is no tougher radar target than a periscope—small, designed and treated to emit a low radar cross-section and surrounded by sea clutter. Even worse, its electro-optical and infrared sensors mean the scope just has to pop up, sweep the horizon and vanish while the crew studies the view at their...

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