Safran will supply more than 1,000 MOSKITO observation systems and several hundred SHARPCROW units to the German Armed Forces under a new order from Rheinmetall Electronics.
Rheinmetall, the prime contractor for Germany’s Infantryman Soldier of the Future program, placed the order as part of efforts to modernize the Bundeswehr’s medium and heavy infantry forces.
The systems are intended to give soldiers portable tools for detecting and identifying targets, determining target locations, and passing information to other units.
Safran’s MOSKITO is a compact multifunction observation device that combines day and night vision, laser range-finding, and target geolocation. Its design allows soldiers to detect, identify, and locate targets without carrying several separate observation devices.
Meanwhile, SHARPCROW is a handheld electro-optical system that combines thermal imaging, low-light imaging, and a direct optical day channel. It also provides target-location and digital reporting capabilities, allowing information gathered by the soldier to be incorporated into digital battlefield networks.
“This new order underscores the Bundeswehr’s confidence in our technologies and in our ability to equip the modern soldier with the advanced capabilities required for today’s land operations,” Safran Germany CEO Marzell Schiller said.
Germany Boosts Military Observation Capabilities
Safran’s order is part of a broader German effort to improve battlefield observation and target identification.
In July, Thales signed a framework agreement to supply optronic systems to the German military under a Rheinmetall-led modernization effort.
The agreement covers systems including the XTRAIM thermal weapon sight and night-vision equipment, with initial deliveries expected in 2027.
Earlier, in December 2025, the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation signed an additional order with Theon for 100,000 MIKRON night-vision goggles for Germany.
