Nikon has just released their new line of PROSTAFF 7S binoculars. The PROSTAFF 7S series utilizes fully multilayer-coated lenses and phase-correction coated prisms for improved image quality, resolution, and clarity. The binocular body is protected with a durable rubber, and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for waterproof/fogproof performance.
Available in 8×42, 10×42, 8×30 and 10×30 magnifications.
This is a prototype sight mount from Spuhr AB designed to accommodate Aimpoints and other red dot sights for the purpose of long range shooting. The mount is fully ambidextrous, with knobs on either side to adjust the range settings from 300m up to 1000m. It also features an integrated 3x mount for magnification devices or NVDs to insure it keeps the same angle as the forward optic. Stay tuned for more news on the long range mount as it becomes available.
The MV/PVS-14 is a new PVS-14 from L3 based on the AN/PVS-14 fielded by the US Military. This particular NVD can be mounted to a .308 firearm thanks to L3’s unfilmed, Mil-Spec (OMNI VIII) tube, which can withstand the recoil of a .308 round. The NV/PVS-14 has been shown to have an operational life of 20,000-30,000 hours. Lasts 40 hours on a single AA battery.
Additional Specifications
Resolution – 64 Ip/mm (Min)
Magnification – 1x
Field of View – 40º
Objective Lens – f/1.2
Diopter Adjustment – +4 to -6
BAE Systems‘ Oasys has developed a new software package that allows the popular SkeetIR, weapon mounted IR sight to work with the Wilcox Industries‘ RAPTAR-S Laser Range Finder. The software introduces a “disturbed reticle” unto the screen of the SkeetIR that incorporates data from the RAPTAR-S.
While the setup currently utilizes a cable to interface, Wilcox and BAE are working on a Bluetooth solution.
Precision Targeting develops solid state weapon mounted targeting systems. I got a chance to check out a developmental model of their new RIANOV Eagle at SHOT Show.
The RIANOV Eagle is a weapon mounted (1913 compatible) ballistic computer. It offers a fully compensated ballistic solution monitoring environmental conditions and weapon system orientation (slope and cant) to provide a firing solution.
The military version is interoperable with the STORM, Rulr and RAPTOR. Additionally, it offers Field of View truing meaning rather than playing with the computer to tweak muzzle velocity, the shooter can enter raw mil adjustments based on what he saw. The RIANOV Eagle holds up to 16 weapon systems and up to 60 dope solutions per weapon system.
Pittsburgh-based L3 Integrated Optical Systems showed me their new Long-Range Sniper System which is like an optic on steroids. They’ve taken a popular commercial off- the-shelf 4×22 optic and integrated laser range finder, temperature, MEMS cant and incline sensors. The base optic’s etched reticle is still there so even if your electronics go down, you’ll be able to effectively engage targets.
The LSS integrates algorithms for M24, M110, M40, XM2010 and M107.
Naturally, all of that additional data being integrated right at the optic is going to increase the probability of first round hits. But, the shooter will still need basic marksmanship skills such as breathing and trigger control.
For more information, contact sales.ios@l-3com.com.
Adams Industries shared their booth with the guys from Norotos, makers of night vision mounting systems. Based in Southern California, I enjoying seeing them each year at Warrior West. They’re both great companies with great products. You’ve probably seen one of Norotos’ shrouds such as the Universal Shroud. Last year, they won part of the Army helmet mount contract with the RHNO II seen here. Yes, it is being delivered in this Grey metal color.
The single most important thing about this mount is that the patented “Glide-right” mechanism is infinitely adjustable within the limits of its range in both the vertical and horizontal planes. No more notches. You can get the device exactly where you want it.
Above you can see the Dovetail Mounting System in a Universal Shroud. It is available in both Horn (J arm) and Dovetail versions.
Our friends at Kopis Mobile showed us the latest version of their NTtv which allows users to share imagery from networked cameras.
Network Tactical Television is a portable, scalable and low cost video sharing system that combines Commercially available, Off The Shelf (COTS) digital camera and palmtop, mobile computing, or smart phone equipment with Kopis Mobile’s integration solution to provide users with a unique view of the operational mission. They do this by creating their own WiFi mesh network or connecting to tactical 4G LTE networks or tactical wave relay radios.
Although Kopis can adapt the NTtv technology to most any camera and handheld devices, they’ve created a turnkey solution which you see above. This is great for those organizations who haven’t fielded anything yet and are starting a new capability. It includes cameras, smart phones, video encoder, and battery as well as the pouches to integrate the solution unto armor or other load carrying platforms.
