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UAV – Multi-Spectral Targeting System<br />

AN/AAS-52 <strong>by</strong> Raytheon has rare earths in:<br />

• Infrared <strong>and</strong> CCDTV sensors - focal plane arrays<br />

(FPA) polished with cerium oxide<br />

• Nd-YAG laser rangefinder, designator, <strong>and</strong> illuminator<br />

• Optional laser spot tracker sensor with FPA <strong>and</strong><br />

integrated circuits polished with cerium oxide <strong>and</strong><br />

yttrium-containing ferrite electronics<br />

• Lenses are polished with cerium oxide<br />

Credit: U.S. Air Force

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