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Pixels on Target LLC will formally launch three new systems from its VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV, January 16-20, 2023. The VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights includes the VooDoo-S Short/Medium Range Multi-Mission Sight, and the VooDoo-M Medium/Long Range Multi-Mission Sight. Both sights utilize 12 micron, 640×480 resolution cores and provide best-in-class accuracy at less than 1 Minute of Angle (MOA). Designed around military requirements, the VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items that are simultaneously available to Law Enforcement, Security, and Precision Shooting customers.
The VooDoo-M has been rapidly adopted as well, with customers in 7 countries selecting it for its advantages in size, weight, power, accuracy, and versatility. The VooDoo-M will now be offered in three variants, all with identical electronics, optics, and housing. The VooDoo-M variants will now be VooDoo-M (no aiming lasers), VooDoo-ML (with dual aiming lasers), and VooDoo-MX (with integrated laser range finder). VooDoo-MX is one of the 3 new products being launched by Pixels on Target. End user organizations will be able to test it in live fire during Pixels on Target’s Range Day 2023, which is not open to the public.
Pixels on Target will do a formal launch of the VooDoo-B 2.0 Thermal Binocular. The system includes integrated GPS, Digital Magnetic Compass, and Laser Range Finder. Detection range in excess of 3,000 meters in an incredibly small package (3.1 lbs). The VooDoo-B 2.0 is now in continuous production, with units produced, delivered, and fielded in 2022. The original VooDoo-B will no longer be offered, as the VooDoo-B 2.0 provides significant improvements in performance and capabilities.
The third system for Launch at SHOT Show 2023 is the VooDoo-R, which combines the features of the VooDoo-B into a form factor that resembles the VooDoo-M. Single-handed operation, less than 1.5 lbs, with integrated laser range finder. Ideal of recon and surveillance operations.
The VooDoo-S and VooDoo-M Sights, along with the VooDoo-B thermal binocular will be on display at the SHOT Show in Booth # 30103 with our distribution partner Noble, and at Booth # 62211 with TNVC.
Fort Worth, Texas (January 9, 2023) – XS® Sights will showcase its newest products at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 17-20. XS now offers complete solutions for improved shooting – from advanced sights for personal defense and hunting, to the tools needed for installation.
All attendees are encouraged to stop by the XS Sights Booth (# 13624), to meet the team and learn more about XS’ unique Inline Rear Sight Tools for Glock pistols, the new Lever Rails for Henry Big Boy Carbines, and new optic mounting plates.
“XS Sights is focused on designing and manufacturing products to enhance firearms owners’ shooting experience – from world-class sights to the tools needed to install them,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “It’s well known that our sights improve speed and accuracy. We now want our customers to have equal confidence in their ability to install and maintain these sights, which are a critical component of defensive firearms. This desire to offer complete solutions for improved shooting is driving our expansion.”
For more information, visit www.xssights.com.
Now ready for hands-on – New SMASH IWOO system combines an advanced optical system, including automated detection and targeting of traditional ground targets as well as small UAS hard-kill capability, all to make the force stronger, faster, more accurate and lethal
[January 11, 2023]: In February 2020, the Department of Defence ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project.
This month, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken through a series of live-fire tests by IWTSD to ensure the system met the contract performance requirements. The systems performed well and were also tested at night using clip-on night vision devices. This means the IWOO final design configuration has been approved by IWTSD and will now move into low-rate production. In addition, the options for more IWOO systems under the contract with IWTSD were exercised.
The IWOO program was initiated by IWTSD to provide tactical operators with overmatch capability against long-range static and moving targets, both day and night. SMARTSHOOTER won the competition and began development using proven technologies from its SMASH line of Fire Control Systems and inserting new capabilities such as a variable x1- x8 zoom – all stitched together with combat-proven fire control algorithms to assure the hit.
The IWOO system automatically detects, highlights, and tracks potential targets – including drones – using a see-through display which enhances the user situational awareness. Built-in fire control processing continuously calculates the optimal firing solution to provide the user with clear, discreet guidance, firing only with the best chance of neutralizing the target, delivering first-round hit capabilities time after time.
“We are delighted to announce that the SMASH IWOO system, developed uniquely for the US Department of Defense IWTSD Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic project, has completed another milestone, and is now ready to move into low-rate production. Based on the unmatched capabilities of the SMASH Fire Control Systems, the SMASH IWOO solution will enhance force’s lethality, survivability, and situational awareness” Ms. Michal Mor, CEO of SMART SHOOTER said.
“It was good to see the first two IWOO prototypes in action,” said Michael Trexler, Special Operation Forces Combat Support Coordinator / Tactical Offensive Support Program Manager, at IWTSD. “There are a few minor adjustments being made to optimize performance; we are pleased with the progress demonstrated and look forward to conducting operational testing and evaluation using the dual-capabilities of IWOO prototypes in 2023 against ground targets at increased ranges and to take-down drones.”
Click on link below to view ASD SO/LIC IWTSD C-sUAS Training Video
www.iwtsd.gov/NewsArticles/07-08-21-sUAS
TAMPA, FL, (January 9, 2023) – Meopta Sport Optics is pleased to introduce the MeoSight IV. This new red dot reflex sight is Meopta’s smallest, weighing just 1.2 ounces. Its ultra-low profile makes the MeoSight IV ideal for handguns. It can also be mounted to a primary riflescope for fast and accurate close-quarter target acquisition or mounted directly to an accessory rail.
“We designed the MeoSight IV to significantly increase shooter accuracy and speed whether used in handgun competitions, for personal defense, or in law enforcement situations,” said Erik Muller, Product Specialist, Meopta Sport Optics. “This newest generation MeoSight features premium, scratch-resistant optics and a wide sight picture for such a compact sight, facilitating fast and accurate shooting on the move.”
Featuring 1x magnification, a 3 MOA dot, and highly durable, aircraft-grade aluminum body, the MeoSight IV has 120 MOA range of elevation and 120 MOA of windage adjustment. The illumination feature has a manual or automatic mode, and the brightness of the red dot is easily adjustable to five different intensity levels. The sight is powered by a Cr1632 3V battery for up to 30,000 hours of use. The sight’s auto-off function preserves battery life by automatically turning the illumination off after four hours of continuous operation if the function button has not been touched.
The MeoSight IV is compatible with standard-size optics ready pistol systems using a Docter adapter plate and comes with a Picatinny rail mount in the box.
Retail Pricing: $299.00
For more information regarding Meopta, please visit www.meoptasportsoptics.com.
Safran Optics 1 will be exhibiting at SHOT Show next week, and will be unveiling a new product. Visit them at Booth 31108 to see the next generation of clip-on thermal technology.
Northbrook IL – Trailblazer in Thermal Imaging and Night Vision products Armasight is pleased to showcase six new thermal imaging products at SHOT Show 2023. The following product will be on display in the Third Bull & Co booth #72349 in the Caesars Forum.
New products on display
Contractor 640 – The Contractor 640 Thermal Weapon Sight is the new flagship product for Armasight. The Contractor 640 is built on Armasight’s proprietary Iron Wolf™ 1.1 technology platform, and utilizes the ArmaCORE™ 640 12 micron thermal core. It combines extensive detection capabilities and a rich, detailed picture with onboard image processing, wireless communication interface, GPS, and internal memory. The Contractor Thermal Weapon Sight comes in three versions – 2.3-9.2x35mm, 3-12x50mm, and 4.8-19.2x75mm, and offers a premium-component build that is noticeably more compact and lighter weight than conventional thermal scopes.
Collector 640 – An extraordinarily compact 1-4x Thermal Imaging Weapon Sight built on Iron Wolf 1.1, with outstanding image quality, simple 3-button controls, and video recording, perfect for small caliber rifles, air guns, and crossbows.
Collector 320 Mini – Extremely compact 1.5-6x Thermal Imaging Weapon Sight with a high value to performance ratio. The Collector 320 Mini is lightweight, and boasts exceptional 320 image quality, simple 3-button controls, video recording – perfect for small caliber rifles, air guns, and crossbows.
Sidekick 640 – The Sidekick 640 is a thermal imaging mini-monocular that is set to be the smallest fully multi-functional 12 micron 640 thermal imaging monocular on the market. The Sidekick boasts a smooth 60 Hz refresh rate providing a clear picture, outstanding visual acuity based on Armasight proprietary digital signal processing, and high-contrast and definition 1024×768 OLED (not FLCOS). It can be used as a handheld mini-monocular or headset/helmet mounted mini-goggle for hands-free operation.
Sidekick 320 – Similar to the Sidekick 640, the Sidekick 320 provides users with a very high value to performance ratio with the 12 micron 320 core. With an optional battery extender, the Armasight Sidekick Mini is compatible with CR123A and 16650 batteries providing users 4 hours of operating time. The Sidekick 320 weighs only 208 grams / 7.3 ounces, making it the lightest helmet-mountable thermal monocular widely available, making it an excellent option to be bridge mounted with one of Armasight’s PVS-14.
Jockey 640 – The Jockey 640 is a compact thermal imaging clip-on system that easily mounts in front of an existing day scope with no rezeroing required, and offers one-shot co-sighting allowing for digital zoom of up to 4x. Ideal for use with 1-4/6x daytime scopes, it will work with 99% of the daytime scopes with less than 5x lower range of magnification. This compact and lightweight optic provides outstanding image quality, latest cutting edge microbolometer technology and simple 3-buttons controls, video / image recording, targeting small caliber, air gun and crossbow users.
Jockey 320 – The Jockey 320 utilizes ArmaCORE™ 320 to provide a high-value compact thermal imaging clip-on system. The Jockey easily mounts in front of an existing day scope with no rezeroing required, and offers one-shot co-sighting allowing for digital zoom of up to 4x. Ideal for use with 1-4/6x daytime scopes, it will work with 99% of the daytime scopes with less than 5x lower range of magnification. This compact and lightweight optic provides outstanding image quality, latest cutting edge microbolometer technology and simple 3-buttons controls, video / image recording, targeting small caliber, air gun and crossbow users.
Washington – On Dec. 20, 2022, the U.S. Army awarded a task order to Microsoft Corporation to develop the 1.2 variant of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
This task order is the latest step in the process that began in March 2021, when the Army awarded Microsoft a firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Authority production agreement to manufacture IVAS. Under that agreement, the Army envisioned improving the system through an iterative process, and this task order will provide improvements based on completed test events.
The IVAS will provide Soldiers with a single device to fight, rehearse and train by integrating next-generation situational awareness tools. To date, the Army has conducted over 30 Soldier test events and more than 100 technical sub-tests, with more than 1,000 Soldiers contributing nearly 100,000 hours of IVAS user feedback. These tests validated the system’s continued progress while identifying areas for focused improvements.
IVAS will begin incremental fielding in September 2023. IVAS 1.0 provides baseline warfighter capability, and the IVAS 1.1 features an improved low-light sensor to aid maneuver and positive target identification. In addition to the IVAS 1.1 improvements, IVAS 1.2 will include a new form factor to address Human Systems Integration, including physiological impacts identified during testing, and a lower profile heads-up display with distributed counterweight for improved user interface and comfort. IVAS 1.2 will also include software improvements for increased reliability and reduced power demand.
Delivery orders for IVAS 1.2 production systems will be placed after qualification and operational testing.
The Army will continue to work with its IVAS industry partner, Microsoft, to execute the IVAS program in a rapid and innovative manner. The iterative and Soldier feedback oriented developmental process for IVAS will result in fielding substantial capability several years ahead of traditional acquisition program timelines. The Army is fully committed to IVAS and the leap-ahead capability it will provide for Soldiers to prevail on the battlefield.
By U.S. Army Public Affairs
