From IR.TOOL, the makers of the Universal Zeroing Target, comes a series of Photorealistic Thermal Targets which can be seen with the naked eye as well as thermal sensor.
Using proprietary printing techniques, the targets do a great job of simulating what you’ll encounter in the real world.
The company will present its X-SEE FusIR, a hand-held or helmet-mounted miniature monoscope with VIS-FIR Fusion, at EUROSATORY 2018.
“We are extremely proud to present the new X-SEE FusIR monoscope, which uses the most advanced technologies to offer outstanding image fusion performance in miniature monoscopes,” says Jacob Dagan, President & CEO of Senso-Optics. “The new X-SEE FusIR monoscope is based on our proprietary Camera-on-Chip (ASIC) image processor, which generates exceptional image quality with VGA resolution (640×480) within tiny dimensions, weight & power consumption (SWaP). It offers the advantages of both VIS & FIR spectrum channels, day and night and in all-weather and environmental conditions (fog, dust, smoke, haze etc.). With X-SEE FusIR’s blended fused image, users can now see through glass windows, lights, signs and even colors, which they cannot do with thermal imaging alone.”
The X-SEE monoscope weighs only 300g with X1 lens, 400g with X2 lens and 700g with X4 lens, to suit a range of user requirements. It features several fusion modalities, including FIR (thermal-imaging) only, VIS (visual) only, controllable FIR-VIS blending, light source marking, X2 & X4 digital zoom and other features, which can be provided according to the client’s preference.
X-SEE FusIR is fully compliant with military standards, such as MIL-STD-810 and others.
Steiner is displaying their new line of TOR pistol lights and lasers.
TOR Fusion
– Mil-Grade aluminum housing
– Red or green laser
– Ambidextrous operations
– Adjustable laser and illumination
– Selectable modes for light and laser
– Designed to fit on all pistols with a Picatinny or Weaver rail
– Windage and elevation adjustment
TOR Micro
– Mil-Grade aluminum housing
– Red or green laser
– Ambidextrous operations
– Designed to fit on all pistols with a Picatinny or Weaver rail
– Windage and elevation adjustment
TOR Mini
– Mil-Grade aluminum housing
– Red or green laser
– Ambidextrous operations
– Auto-on Function activates laser when drawn from holster
– Designed to fit on all pistols with a Picatinny or Weaver rail
– Windage and elevation adjustment
An additional model called the TOR Torch was part of the display with no display model. A rep confirmed it’s essentially the TOR Fusion with no on-board laser, and a lower MSRP.
During last Fall’s UAS + Counter UAS Industry Day by ADS, I mentioned Lockheed Martin’s Indago 2 UAV and payload. The Noctus Dual IR payload is now available.
Featuring Dual FLIR Boson IR cameras which provide 640×512 video and 32 deg to 2 degree Field of View zoom, with seamless transition between cameras. Additionally, it incorporates an IR laser pointer. Finally, the payload is paired with real-time Geo location and Geo pointing capability as well as object tracking.
N-Vision Optics continues to remain committed to providing the highest quality, combat-proven electro- optical products for our customer base, and as such we are proud to announce that we are now providing the following warranties for our domestic customers:
1. All night vision systems, manufactured by N-Vision Optics are covered by a 10 year warranty. The 10 year warranty applies to the following systems: GT-14, LRS, PVS-14, G15, and DNVB.
2. All thermal imaging systems manufactured by N-Vision Optics are covered by a 5 year warranty. The 5 year warranty applies to the following systems : ATLAS Thermal Binoculars, TC35A/TC50A Thermal Clip-on Sights, and TWS13 Thermal Weapons Sights (all models).
Cedar Springs, MI: Applied Ballistics LLC, a Michigan-based tech company focused on advancing the state of the art in long range rifle shooting, has been awarded a $1.3M contract by the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) to execute Phase 1 of the Extreme Sniper Strike Operations (ESSO) project.
Phase 1 of the ESSO project is focused on advancing the predictive capabilities of modern ballistic solvers by performing Doppler radar measurement and modeling of current service rounds at Extreme Long Range (ELR) as a function of gyroscopic stability, and refining the models of secondary ballistic effects such as spin rate decay and spin drift at ELR. Phase 1 will conclude with the ballistic modeling enhancements being integrated into the existing Applied Ballistics ecosystem of electronic devices which are currently deployed by numerous US and allied armed forces around the world. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in late 2018.
Phase 2 of the ESSO project is a potential follow on (2019) that focuses on the development and fielding of an advanced ELR sniper rifle system designed to drastically increase first round hit probability at ELR on man sized targets. The Applied Ballistics Weapons Division is currently conducting research and development on weapons platforms, as well as new cartridge and bullet options, that will maximize ELR ballistic performance from lightweight, practical, magazine fed systems.
Bryan Litz, owner of Applied Ballistics LLC, said: “Our team of Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Science Engineers and Technicians will apply our combined experience including years of testing and competing in ELR Shooting to the successful completion of the ESSO program objectives. This means extending the maximum effective range of US and allied snipers, achieving decisive overmatch on the battlefield. I can’t imagine a better application of Applied Ballistics’ collective efforts.”
ADS Inc recently published a case study on work they did to stabilize Color Night Display Modules for Army Aviators.
THE CHALLENGE:
Army rotary wing pilots flying with AN/AVS-6 night vision goggles (NVG) and Color Night Display Modules (CNDM) reported excessive vibration during flight.
This vibration created blurring of the CNDM displays, as viewed through the NVGs. This blurring rendered the CNDM displays unreliable, causing aircrew to discontinue use of the CNDM altogether.
THE SOLUTION:
ADS and partner Syncro saw this challenge as a critical operational deficiency. In response, the team designed and developed a custom stabilizing retention system for the Army’s AN/AVS-6 NVGs to reduce vibration during flight.
The ADS/Syncro NVG Stabilizers system equips Army AN/AVS-6 NVGs with retention collars to maximize their stiffness and stabilize the CNDM. The NVG Stabilizers allow the full range of NVG movement and adjustment.
To read the rest of the story and get the full details, visit adsinc.com/past-performance/stabilizing-retention-system-for-an-avs-6-night-vision-goggles
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that the MAWL-DA has been selected by the French National Gendarmerie’s elite police tactical unit, the GIGN, as their official individual NIR/VIS weapon laser and illuminator. The GIGN is currently upgrading legacy systems, and has begun to integrate new technologies with the unit’s available weapons platforms.
After evaluating various laser aiming and illumination systems through rigorous testing, and in real-world scenarios, the MAWL-DA was proven to be the superior solution, and was selected for formal procurement and deployment within the unit. In addition to the MAWL-DA’s selection by the GIGN, other units in France, and other European SOF units have adopted it for use in their respective operations.
The GIGN is the elite Police Tactical Unit of the French National Gendarmerie. Its missions include counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance of national threats, protection of government officials, and targeting organized crime. It is renowned for its selection and implementation of innovative technology and tactics, using a comprehensive suite of both small arms solutions, and weapon enabling systems. The unit’s selection of the MAWL-DA as a tool for mission success is notable in light of the GIGN’s pedigree, and reputation as a premiere SOF unit. B.E. Meyers & Co. looks forward to the MAWL-DA’s service with the GIGN as NIR/VIS pointing and illumination system which will assist in the unit’s response to both domestic and international threats.
The MAWL-DA (Modular Advanced Weapon Laser – Direct Action) is a high-power infrared and visible green aiming and illumination laser for individual carbines. Offering improved ergonomics, interface, and performance, the MAWL-DA has been designed from the ground up around the needs of the modern night fighter.
Engineered to address the shortcomings of common laser devices in use with both military and law enforcement, the MAWL® incorporates cutting edge VCSEL technology which eliminates the current problem of inconsistent and granular, speckled illumination. This unparalleled beam quality is leveraged with multiple modes of divergence and power, based on the ideal settings for any operational environment: Close Range, Mid Range, or Long Range.
