Editing Forward-looking infrared (section)

==Properties==
Thermal imaging cameras such as the Raytheon AN/AAQ-26 are used in a variety of applications, including [[naval vessels]], fixed-wing [[aircraft]], [[helicopter]]s, [[armored fighting vehicle]]s, and military-grade [[smartphones]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Blackview BV9800 Pro Featuring FLIR Lepton Thermal Camera Available Now |url=https://www.flir.com/news-center/press-releases/blackview-bv9800-pro-featuring-flir-lepton-thermal-camera-available-now/ |access-date=March 12, 2022 |agency=Teledyne |date=January 7, 2020}}</ref>

In warfare, they have three distinct advantages over other imaging technologies:
# The imager itself is nearly impossible to detect for the enemy, as it detects energy emitted from the target rather than sending out energy that is reflected from the target, as with [[radar]] or [[sonar]].
# It sees radiation in the infrared spectrum, which is difficult to [[camouflage]].
# These camera systems can see through smoke, fog, haze, and other atmospheric obscurants better than a [[visible light]] camera can.