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MKS Announces Ophir Long Range, Ruggedized 60-1200mm f/4 Continuous Zoom Lens for Cooled MWIR Cameras

Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

Detection ranges exceed 28km for security and survaillance, and C-UAS extended observation systems

April 5, 2022 – Andover, MA – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® SupIR 60-1200 MWIR f/4 lens, the latest addition to the company’s series of lenses designed for SXGA/HD 10µm and 15µm VGA pitch FPA (focal plane array) cooled MWIR cameras. This new, high precision lens is equipped with an automated zoom interface and continuous zoom to provide a sharp and clear image across the entire field-of-view and throughout the full zoom range. This makes it ideal for the demanding requirements of Counter Unmanned Systems (C-UAS) applications and long range observation and surveillance systems.

“The SupIR 60-1200mm MWIR f/4 lens is a game changer for homeland security and defense applications,” said Dr. Kobi Lasri, General Manager, Ophir Optics Group. “The extended observation range, high performance continuous zoom capabilities, and ruggedized design allow for early and accurate identification and tracking of fast-moving targets without losing sight.”

The Ophir SupIR 60-1200mm f/4 has a horizontal field-of-view (H-FOV) of 0.3°-8.6°. It is the newest addition to the SupIR SXGA/HD 10µm detectors compatible series of lenses which are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, providing an operating temperature range from -32ºC to +85ºC. These lenses features Ophir’s world-renowned abrasion-resistant, anti-reflective (AR) coatings; IP 67 sealing; and a mechanical design that withstands severe shock and vibration. They are designed for ease of mechanical and electronic integration using Ophir’s standard software for optimal integration, calibration, and field operation. In addition, the lenses are equipped with zoom controller features for continuous zoom with focus retention, automatic focus compensation throughout temperature and zoom ranges, close objects focus mode, focus blurring for NUC calculation, and full manual and automatic control of zoom and focus positions.

Availability

The SupIR 60-1200mm MWIR f/4 lens is available now. OEM prices available on request.

Product Data Sheet

• SupIR 60-1200mm f/4 lens

• Ophir long-range product family brochure

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Mission Spec Checks Out Nocturn Ind Onyx Filter for NODs

Saturday, April 2nd, 2022

Our friends at Mission Spec bought the Nocturn Industries Onyx Filter for night vision devices and produced this video showing how the filter performs.

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L3Harris Equips US Army With Another 1,500 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars

Wednesday, March 30th, 2022

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has delivered more than 1,500 combat-ready Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) systems to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division unit, improving the soldiers’ situational awareness, mobility and protection.

The ENVG-B provides enhanced capability to the entire force by delivering imagery and data from the battlefield directly to the soldier’s eye. The system includes a new, high-resolution display and an embedded soldier wireless personal area network, rapid target acquisition and augmented reality algorithms to interface with the Army’s Nett Warrior.

The complete system will interface with the Army’s family of weapon sights, while enhancing interoperability and data sharing. The system also integrates with L3Harris’ AN/PRC-163 two channel leader radio which further extends the network across the battlefield.

“The ENVG-B continues to be the most advanced night vision goggle ever developed for and fielded by the US Army,” said Lynn Bollengier, President Integrated Vision Solutions, L3Harris. “With this delivery, the US Army has received more than 9,000 combat-ready L3Harris systems, which are directly supporting operational needs and real-time threats facing our close combat forces.”

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XS Sights Introduces R3D Suppressor/RMR Height Sights for HK VP9 OR Pistol

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Fort Worth, Texas (March 15, 2022) – XS® Sights is pleased to introduce R3D Suppressor/RMR Height Sights for the popular HK VP9 Optics Ready pistol. These taller R3D sights are designed to allow a clear view of the target and accurate alignment while using a suppressor. They are also excellent back-up sights for optics and allow a lower 1/3 co-witness with the Holoson 507 series, Vortex Viper series, and Trijicon RMR series of red dot sights.

The XS R3D Night Sight offers a traditional 3-dot tritium, notch and post sight picture with a notch that is 15% wider than the front sight. This design allows more visible light around the front sight, resulting in faster and more accurate target acquisition. Available with a bright Orange front sight, made of XS’ Ember Glow Dot technology and a tritium center for dual illumination, the R3D sight is easy to see in changing light conditions and when shooting on the move.

“Demand has been high for suppressor-height sights for the HK VP9 OR, and XS is pleased to be the first to introduce aftermarket night sights for this popular pistol,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “In addition to the R3D, we also offer a suppressor-height Minimalist Night Sight for the HK VP9 OR. This sight has a traditional notch and post sight picture, serrated non-tritium rear, and Glow Dot tritium front sight.”

Retail Price: $143.00

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

All XS Sights are backed by a 10-year, No Questions Asked Warranty and XS’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

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From the Golden State to the Sunshine State, ATN Relocates Facilities to South Florida

Thursday, March 10th, 2022

ATN sets up new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Doral, Florida to better serve its customers now and into the future.

ATN’s new headquarters in Doral, FL. Image courtesy of www.loopnet.com.

Doral, Fla. (March 2022) – ATN, Corp., an industry leader of innovative optics for civilian, law enforcement, and the military, announces it has relocated its facilities from California to a new expansive Florida headquarters and manufacturing facility. The move was necessitated by the rapid expansion and growth the company has seen since its founding in 1995. By leveraging innovation and expertise to create the best technology for its customers, ATN has been able to continuously grow.

“This move is a continuation of ATN’s mission to bring feature-rich products to market. Innovation is central to ATN, and this new step allows the company to deliver the highest quality of products to its customers in a more efficient manner,” remarked Marc Vayn, Chief Marketing Officer of ATN.

The Florida facility is highlighted by a technically advanced manufacturing floor, expansive warehouse, streamlined shipping area, improved warranty center, and high-tech R&D facilities. All of these improvements will allow the company to better serve its customers now and in the future.

To learn more about ATN and see the full details of ATN’s products, visit www.atncorp.com or call 1- 800-910-2862, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST.

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Night Goggles NGI/PVS-14 XLS Available Again at TNVC!

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

February 10th, 2022

TNVC is excited to announce, for a limited time, the re-release of the best-in-value Night Goggles NGI/PVS-14-XLS Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) with Elbit Systems of America Night Vision (ESA-NV) Thin-Filmed F9415XLSH Thin-Filmed White Phosphor Autogated Gen. 3 Image Intensifier Tubes.

The NGI/PVS-14-XLS MNVD is the perfect entry-level night vision device, using the latest Gen. 3 image intensifier tube technology, and come off the same production lines as the image intensifiers used in the DoD’s AN/PVS-31D Binocular Night Vision Device, AN/AVS-6/9 Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS), and AN/PSQ-42 ENVG-B (Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular). The NGI/PVS-14-XLS also comes with TNVC and NGI’s industry-best Lifetime Limited Warranty, including 10 years on the image intensifier tube and a lifetime on the housing/system.

The NGI/PVS-14-XLS is available now at TNVC to vSHOTT registrants for $2,595.00, and will be available to the public starting Friday, February 11th 2022:

tnvc.com/shop/category/night-vision/night-vision-monoculars

Originally introduced in 2020, the NGI/PVS-14-XLS has been one of the most popular TNVC and NGI products in history with such overwhelming demand on that we can only offer a limited number of units at any one time.

An extremely limited number of units remain in stock, with more units being assembled as we speak that will be available for Pre-Order.

Don’t miss one of the best values in the Night Vision market, the Night Goggles NGI/PVS-14-XLS – $2,595 at TNVC, available now to registered vSHOTT participants, and available to all customers starting Friday, February 11th, 2022.

TNVC and Night Goggle’s vSHOTT Presentation concludes tonight at 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific from the Lightforce USA Headquarters in Pooler, Georgia with more featurettes, videos, live panel discussions, and live giveaways, including a Grand Prize drawing for an L3Harris PVS-14 (M914A) Unfilmed White Phosphor Monocular Night Vision Device Prize Package!*

Registered participants will receive e-mailed promotional pricing, discount codes, and other vSHOTT Specials not available anywhere else, As well as many other great giveaways from our sponsors! You must be registered below to win and receive promotional pricing and discounts:

tnvc.com/vshott

You can register for vSHOTT at any time (including during the stream), YOU MUST BE REGISTERED to be entered for that evening’s drawing (only one registration is necessary to be eligible for all giveaways and promotions for the week) and receive that day’s promotional materials (via e-mail, so check your “junk” folders if you don’t receive them).

*open to U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. only subject to verification and ITAR

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Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Multi-Mission Thermal Thermal Sight, Available Now at TNVC

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

February 9th, 2022

TNVC is proud to be partnering with Pixels on Target for the full, commercial release of the Pixels on Target VooDoo-S is a short/medium range multi-mission thermal sight.

Publicly debuted by TNVC at the 2020 NSSF Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade Show and featured during TNVC’s First Annual vSHOTT 2022, the VooDoo-S is the next generation of tactical thermal imaging. VooDoo-S is feature rich, yet easy to use. All in one hand, all under 10-ounces, and at long last, is available and in-stock now:

tnvc.com/shop/pixels-on-target-voodoo-s

The VooDoo-S is the latest thermal weapon sight, and is currently fielded and in-use by some of the most elite forces within the DoD as well as other government entities. Since the first time we handled the early Pixels on Target VooDoo-Family of Thermal Weapon Sights, we’ve been extremely impressed by these units and have been extremely eager to be able to offer these as the VooDoo has undergone multiple trials and continuous refinement to provide one of the best thermal weapon sights and clip-ons available.

Unlike many other products in its class, is available to both government AND Commercial markets. Not as gray market or contract-overruns or with reduced capabilities, the VooDoo-S is available as a COTS “Commercial Off The Shelf” product with the full range and capabilities and performance to all users (subject to ITAR compliance).

The Pixels on Target VooDoo-S is a multi-mission uncooled thermal imaging sight designed and optimized for small and medium caliber weapons as a true Clip-On. It also serves as a stand-alone sight, hand-held viewer, or helmet-mounted system. The VooDoo-S also features a Class 1 Eye-Safe IR laser which is extremely useful for marking targets for other users equipped only with image intensified night vision.

VooDoo-S provides one of the sharpest thermal images on the market, utilizing a shutterless 12-micron, 640 x 480 PIXELS core powered by an advanced focal plane array and thermal image processor. VooDoo-S is mission-ready and can be purchases as an “Optic-Only” Kit or a “Standard Kit” with a Wilcox Industries Flip-to-Side (FTS) mount, which allows seamless transition from day optics to thermal sight while maintaining zero. VooDoo-S features advanced ergonomic design for one-handed operation, tactile-positive feedback, and silent buttons that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves.

tnvc.com/shop/pixels-on-target-voodoo-s

Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Optic-Only Kit: $16,599

Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Standard Kit (includes Wilcox Industries FTS Dovetail Mount): $16,999

Initial units are finished in FDE Cerakote, both Black and FDE versions will be available.

VooDoo-S provides accuracy to <0.5 MOA at 100 yards, and features a patent pending dual-lateral Matrix adjustment mechanism to achieve zero POA/POI shift, and is “CAR Hardened,” and rated for use on the MK 17 MOD 0 and MK 20 7.62 “SCAR Heavy” weapon systems. The VooDoo-S will also be joined by the VooDoo-M Medium Range Thermal Weapon Sight, as well as the VooDoo-B Thermal Binocular.

TNVC and Night Goggle’s vSHOTT Presentation continues tonight at 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific from the Lightforce USA Headquarters in Pooler, Georgia with Night Goggles Takeover – led by Tom Austin, the Director of Night Goggles, focusing on hunting, outdoors, and other recreational uses of Night Vision, thermal, and Visual Augmentation Systems technology, as well as a very special announcement!

Registered participants will receive e-mailed promotional pricing, discount codes, and other vSHOTT Specials not available anywhere else, including a Grand Prize on Thursday of an L3Harris PVS-14 (M914A) Unfilmed White Phosphor Monocular Night Vision Device Prize Package!* As well as many other great giveaways from our sponsors! You must be registered below to win and receive promotional pricing and discounts:

tnvc.com/vshott

You can register for vSHOTT at any time (including during the stream), however YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5:00PM ET, 2:00PM PT each day to be entered for that evening’s drawing (only one registration is necessary to be eligible for all giveaways and promotions for the week) and receive that day’s promotional materials (via e-mail, so check your “junk” folders if you don’t receive them).

*open to U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. only subject to verification and ITAR

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SWIFT Under Door Camera

Monday, February 7th, 2022

The SWIFT Under Door Camera from Tactical Electronics features up to four individual CMOS image sensors with 640×480 resolution and low-light sensitivity of 16V/lux-sec, located within a .26? thick insertion panel which allows you to see in four directions inside a room: forward, upward/backward, left, and right. In addition it’s equipped with covert 950nm Infrared LED illumination for both low-light & no-light environments.

The Tactical Accessory Port (TAP) provides USB and Ethernet connectivity as well as an auxiliary 12VDC power input. The integrated USB and Ethernet ports and on-board 5GHz Wi-Fi allow for video to be streamed to any Tactical Electronics’ Monitors, the TE View App or ATAK on Android devices, or MANET radios.

Finally, it fits in a double M4 magazine pouch.

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