Highlights:
• The first production delivery order for the STORM 2 contract
• The company will deliver more than 1,100 combat-ready systems to the U.S. Army
• STORM 2 enables a soldier to perform laser ranging and target hand-off operations in all battlefield conditions
LONDONDERRY, N.H., Nov. 5, 2020 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has received the first order on its multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Army for the Small Tactical Optical Rifle-Mounted Micro Laser Rangefinder 2 (STORM 2). L3Harris will deliver more than 1,100 combat-ready systems to the Army. This is the first production delivery order associated with the $215 million STORM 2 contract the company announced in 2019.
“STORM 2 represents a next-generation laser technology that enables the soldier to perform laser ranging and target hand-off operations in all battlefield conditions,” said Lynn Bollengier, President, Integrated Vision Solutions, L3Harris. “Our STORM portfolio has been a staple of the U.S. Army’s laser rangefinding capabilities for more than 15 years and we are proud to continue delivering combat-ready systems that provide a tactical edge for our soldiers.”
The company’s STORM 2 is the next advancement in rifle-mounted, multifunction laser systems that provide soldiers with heightened performance and enhanced visibility at extended range during field maneuvers, surveillance and engagement, while remaining undetected during dismounted and vehicle- mounted missions.
I know Jack All about this system but using Small and Micro in the description for that thing hanging on the side of the M4 in the photo is…. optimistic?
EXACTLY! I thought smaller/lighter is the way we should be going? 🙂
Looks just slightly smaller than first Storm LRFs. Hopefully all the capabilities are still there, like pointer, illumination, just smaller. Any info on if it is tied into the new ENVGs to display the range?