optical

Nov- 2024 -

15 November

Rendering of a power-beaming solution concept

Raytheon to Build Power Beaming Solutions for US Army

The Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop directed energy wireless power technologies for the US Army.

Sep- 2024 -

9 September

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Japanese SH-60L Helicopters to Receive Teledyne FLIR Airborne Cameras

Teledyne FLIR has secured a contract to deliver airborne cameras for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s SH-60L helicopters.

Aug- 2024 -

12 August

Technology

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gideon Morrill, a weather forecaster from 1st Intelligence Battalion is introduced to LittoralLens, a computer-vision system enabling automated measurements of littoral surface water velocities and wave statistics affording an economical system, capable of computing real-time, littoral water wave characteristics and water surface velocities to support naval tactical decision for operational maneuvers from the sea for manned and unmanned assets at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023. (U.S. Naval Research Laboratory photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Tests Computer-Enabled Imaging System for Littoral Warfare

The US Navy has tested a computer-enabled mobile targeting system for the littoral battlespace at a military convention in Washington, DC.

Jul- 2024 -

12 July

Arms

ThermoSight HISS-XLR Long Range Cooled Thermal Sniper Sight

Rojoef Manuel

Teledyne FLIR to Supply Thermal Weapon Sights for NATO Country

The US Army has awarded Teledyne FLIR a $15-million contract to provide thermal weapon sights for a NATO partner.

Jun- 2024 -

28 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Germany to Receive Additional Sniper Support Scopes From Hensoldt

Taufkirchen-based Hensoldt will deliver 90 additional Spotter 42 sniper support scopes for the German Armed Forces.

Jan- 2024 -

25 January

Land

CIV is an electro-optical/infrared sight system utilizing second-generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) cameras and sensors.

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Commander’s Independent Viewer for US Army Bradleys

Raytheon has secured a $154-million contract to deliver Commander’s Independent Viewer systems for US Army Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

9 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Kopin Inks Thermal Weapon Sight Contract With US Defense Contractor

Kopin has received a $20.5-million contract to deliver thermal weapon sight eyepieces for a prime US Department of Defense contractor.

Dec- 2023 -

27 December

Arms

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Buys Canada-Made Rifle Optical Sights

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has procured Canadian-manufactured optical solutions for its armed forces’ rifle systems.

14 December

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Develop Wireless Airborne Power-Generating System for DARPA

DARPA has awarded Raytheon a contract to design and produce a wireless airborne power-generating system for contested environments.

Nov- 2023 -

20 November

Technology

A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew member participating in a laser eye protection test. Eyewear devices include separate day and night spectacles, ballistics spectacles, and visors designed to integrate with night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Upgrades Eyewear to Protect Pilots From Laser Threats

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has launched a project to upgrade the eyewear of pilots to protect them from laser threats.

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