Leonardo DRS has been awarded a $52-million contract to produce additional sniper weapon sights for the US Army.
Announced Tuesday, the deal requires the company to deliver an undisclosed number of Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper (FWS-S) with cutting-edge infrared imaging technology.
According to the company, the equipment will allow army units to have the “most advanced technology” on the modern battlefield.
“We are proud to provide this innovative technology, and proud the US Army recognizes us as a trusted partner to continue delivering these systems to the frontline warfighters,” senior vice president Jerry Hathaway said.
Leonardo did not provide a specific delivery timeline for the weapon sights.
Strategic Advantage
In June 2023, the US Army signed a similar deal with Leonardo DRS for infrared sniper weapon sights worth $94 million.
The sights can be used in conjunction with existing daytime sniper optics, providing rapid target acquisition capabilities to soldiers.
Their infrared imaging technology is designed to give users the ability to acquire targets in difficult environmental conditions, including smoke and fog.
Once delivered, the FWS-S is expected to provide the US Army with strategic and tactical advantages on the battlefield.
Apart from the sniper sights, Leonardo is under contract with the army to deliver thermal weapon sights to support missions in low-light environments.