Thermoteknix’ ClipIR clip on thermal imager, which creates Fused Night Vision, is demonstrated in a dedicated Night Tunnel at Eurosatory 2014.
ClipIR attaches to Night Vision Image Intensifiers (I2) to combine thermal imaging with image intensification for Fused Night Vision in low light and complete darkness. Fused Night Vision technology is the new standard for civil and military operations, to give 24 hour operational capability. Fused I2 and thermal technology is ideal for dusk to night, heavy cloud, forest/jungle and inside buildings as well as well-lit night time urban environments when overamplification of light sources (e.g. car headlamps/streetlights) causes I2 devices to fail (see illustrations below).
The Night Tunnel built on the Thermoteknix stand provides Eurosatory 2014 visitors with first-hand experience of ClipIR’s performance in real-life night-time conditions.
British company Thermoteknix Systems is one of the world’s leading innovators and manufacturers of thermal imaging technology including TiCAM Thermal Imaging Binoculars – lightweight, military specification devices for reconnaissance, border security and general situational awareness in the field – and the MicroCAM 2 range of ultra miniature and very low power thermal camera cores. These also are demonstrated on the company stand at Eurosatory.
Meprolight presents, for the first time at Eurosatory, its cutting-edge, lightweight and versatile laser range finding systems (LRF) for a wide range of land, naval and airborne applications as well as its entire electro-optics (EO) and thermal portfolio.
Rapid is proud to announce the European launch of MOHOC - Elite Ops Camera. MOHOC has been developed in response to the request and need from Elite users for a ruggedised low profile helmet camera. With input from global Special Forces personnel, Rapid has boldly produced a truly military-optimised helmet camera. MOHOC offers full HD 1080p video and 12MP photo capability, fully shock and waterproof, low light and IR, all in a sleek, self-contained, non-snag low profile unit.
“Following a soft launch in the USA, feedback from Elite users has been unprecedented” said Connor Duncan, RAPID CEO. “Users are amazed that we pack such incredible functionality into such a tough little unit, but once they see the IR capability they are truly blown away. Listening to the customer is one of our company values, the customer really appreciates our ethos when they see MOHOC does exactly what they have been asking for.”
At Eurosatory, elite users are able to get hands on the MOHOC and see the benefits and functionality first hand.
Rapid International, a San Francisco based technology company, was founded in 2014 by several defence industry stalwarts, and soon grew with the purpose of developing tech for elite users.
Aimpoint, the originator in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of the new MICRO T-2 sight to the company’s professional product line. The MICRO T-2 will be available for shipment in September, 2014, and will be offered alongside the company’s existing MICRO T-1 product.
Since its introduction in 2007, the Aimpoint MICRO sight has become the worldwide standard for compact reflex sights. Law enforcement and military end users have embraced this sight for its compact size, durability, and extremely long battery life. Product reviews with professional end users identified a series of desired product enhancements that have now been added to this new product. These changes include: A new sight housing that allows the addition of front and rear protective flip covers and anti-reflective devices, additional physical protection for the sight’s adjustment turrets, and increased ruggedness for the sight’s internal electronic components.
The most important development in this new sight however, is enhanced optical performance. A newly designed front lens, incorporating an important breakthrough in reflective lens coatings, provides a noticeable increase in the clarity and performance properties of the MICRO T-2. This ensures that no matter what angle or conditions the shot presents, the user is able to get on target quickly and accurately.
“Instead of merely making improvements to an existing product, we started with a completely new design,” said Lennart Ljungfelt, President of Aimpoint. “As a result, the MICRO T-2 takes the level of performance available from a compact sight to an entirely new level. It also provides features and performance formerly available only in much larger optics.”
The MICRO T-2 can be mounted on nearly any individual weapon platform, and can be used with all existing mounts that fit the MICRO T-1. This sight is compatible with all generations of night vision devices. The MICRO T2 is ideal for use with Aimpoints wide range of accessories including the 3X MAGNIFIER, and Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU). The MICRO T-2 can operate for up to five years of constant-on use, using just one CR-2032 battery, and is waterproof to 25 meters.
At Eurosatory, Elbit Systems is launching the Long View CR-D (LVCR-D), a day/night long-range multi-function observation and targeting system with innovative designation capabilities; and the CORAL-CR-II, a new upgraded version of the legacy CORAL-CR, handheld Thermal Imaging Binocular for long range day/night observation and target acquisition.
HGH Infrared Systems, a global provider of 360° thermal imaging systems, debuts the SPYNEL-X, one of the world’s highest definition infra-red search and track (IRST) systems. The SPYNEL-X captures in real time, full panoramic images with an unequaled resolution of up to 120 Mpix. SPYNEL-X is a unique passive wide-area surveillance system with automatic intrusion detection and tracking capabilities for an unlimited number of targets on land, air, and sea through all types of inclement weather. The SPYNEL-X provides powerful situational awareness with, by far, the longest detection range in its category and features the latest state-of-the-art HD MWIR focal plane array.
A single SPYNEL-X sensor can perform 24/7 early human intrusion alerts over a 16km-diameter area and can be quickly deployed and configured. Thanks to its 120 Mpix panoramic visualization, any threat will be identified at any time from any direction, including hardly detectable targets such as: crawling men, RHIBs, low altitude air targets, UAVs and stealth aircrafts. HGH’s SPYNEL-X replaces up to 90 HD MWIR cameras in one single sensor head. As a completely passive system, the SPYNEL-X is invisible to intruders and cannot be tricked by camouflage or jamming. It is the ultimate solution for wide area surveillance, continuous perimeter security, and critical infrastructure protection for FOBs, air and navy bases, ship auto-protection, oil & gas infrastructures, airports, ports, borders and coasts.
“SPYNEL-X is the culmination of ten years of research in panoramic infrared surveillance systems,” said Thierry Campos, CEO of HGH Infrared Systems. “With the latest innovations in thermal sensing, integrated into a robust, field-proven mechanical design and advanced processing software, SPYNEL-X brings unprecedented real-time security against conventional and asymmetrical threats”.
Elbit Systems further extends its portfolio of long-range observation, target acquisition and laser designation systems with the launch of long view CR-D at the company’s exhibition booth (E737) in the Israeli Pavilion (Hall 6). The new system’s features for minimising collateral damage: Optimal guidance of munitions with accurate and valid coverage of laser-spot on the target by automatic detection, and analysis and correction to avoid laser-spot spill-over from the target, for both short and long ranges.
The new LVCR-D combines a very long-range continuous optical zoom FLIR, long-range day cameras, integral eye- safe laser range finder, GPS, magnetic compass and a built-in target data management, all-in-one compact configuration.
Adding a diode-pumped laser designator to the legacy LVCR, the upgraded system minimises the risks of collateral damage. Its unique and innovative features are well suited for optimal guidance of munitions with accurate and valid coverage of laser-spot on the target while incorporating automatic laser beam spill-over detection and analysis as well as correction mechanism to avoid laser-spot spill-over from the target, for both short and long ranges.
All these capabilities are integrated in a ruggedized system, suitable for fixed or dismounted applications, yielding an advanced system with outstanding tactical capabilities and advantages. Enhancing the Company’s portfolio of high quality target acquisition and observation systems, LVCR-D is considered among the most-advanced long-range targeting acquisition systems available in the market.
RP Optical Lab - a leader in the field of Thermal and SWIR Electro-Optical (EO) modules & systems - presents a range of solutions in the area of EO for the defence and HLS markets at Eurosatory. The company displays its cooled and uncooled thermal cameras, as well as a variety of opto-mechanical lens assemblies.
RP Optical Lab specialises in the development and manufacturing of high performance opto-mechanical lens assemblies; LWIR, MWIR, and SWIR thermal cameras and modules; and electro-optical projects that are tailored to customer needs.
Based on its in-house optical lens design capabilities, RP provides complete system solutions in the range of thermal imaging, both in cooled as well as uncooled systems. The systems, which provide assorted zooms, are designed for surveillance and tracking for various ranges, reaching over 40 km.
According to Ran Carmeli, CEO of RP Optical Lab, “We are pleased to present for the first time at Eurosatory - a variety of our solutions in the field of electro-optics. Our many years of experience gained in the field of Cooled and Uncooled cameras, along with our high level integration capabilities, enable us to work together with our customers and tailor EO systems according to the needs and specific tasks for which they are intended. Our systems are installed at several sites around the world and are making a significant contribution to mission success. A variety of systems will be presented at our booth during the exhibition, and we invite everyone to visit us and learn about our solutions.”
ClipIR attaches to Night Vision Image Intensifiers (I2) to combine thermal imaging with image intensification for Fused Night Vision in low light and complete darkness. Fused Night Vision technology is the new standard for civil and military operations, to give 24 hour operational capability. Fused I2 and thermal technology is ideal for dusk to night, heavy cloud, forest/jungle and inside buildings as well as well-lit night time urban environments when overamplification of light sources (e.g. car headlamps/streetlights) causes I2 devices to fail (see illustrations below).
The Night Tunnel built on the Thermoteknix stand provides Eurosatory 2014 visitors with first-hand experience of ClipIR’s performance in real-life night-time conditions.
British company Thermoteknix Systems is one of the world’s leading innovators and manufacturers of thermal imaging technology including TiCAM Thermal Imaging Binoculars – lightweight, military specification devices for reconnaissance, border security and general situational awareness in the field – and the MicroCAM 2 range of ultra miniature and very low power thermal camera cores. These also are demonstrated on the company stand at Eurosatory.
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Meprolight presents, for the first time at Eurosatory, its cutting-edge, lightweight and versatile laser range finding systems (LRF) for a wide range of land, naval and airborne applications as well as its entire electro-optics (EO) and thermal portfolio.
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Rapid is proud to announce the European launch of MOHOC - Elite Ops Camera. MOHOC has been developed in response to the request and need from Elite users for a ruggedised low profile helmet camera. With input from global Special Forces personnel, Rapid has boldly produced a truly military-optimised helmet camera. MOHOC offers full HD 1080p video and 12MP photo capability, fully shock and waterproof, low light and IR, all in a sleek, self-contained, non-snag low profile unit.
“Following a soft launch in the USA, feedback from Elite users has been unprecedented” said Connor Duncan, RAPID CEO. “Users are amazed that we pack such incredible functionality into such a tough little unit, but once they see the IR capability they are truly blown away. Listening to the customer is one of our company values, the customer really appreciates our ethos when they see MOHOC does exactly what they have been asking for.”
At Eurosatory, elite users are able to get hands on the MOHOC and see the benefits and functionality first hand.
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| MOHOC Elite Ops Camera ruggedised low profile helmet camera. (Photo: Rapid) |
Rapid International, a San Francisco based technology company, was founded in 2014 by several defence industry stalwarts, and soon grew with the purpose of developing tech for elite users.
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Aimpoint, the originator in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of the new MICRO T-2 sight to the company’s professional product line. The MICRO T-2 will be available for shipment in September, 2014, and will be offered alongside the company’s existing MICRO T-1 product.
Since its introduction in 2007, the Aimpoint MICRO sight has become the worldwide standard for compact reflex sights. Law enforcement and military end users have embraced this sight for its compact size, durability, and extremely long battery life. Product reviews with professional end users identified a series of desired product enhancements that have now been added to this new product. These changes include: A new sight housing that allows the addition of front and rear protective flip covers and anti-reflective devices, additional physical protection for the sight’s adjustment turrets, and increased ruggedness for the sight’s internal electronic components.
The most important development in this new sight however, is enhanced optical performance. A newly designed front lens, incorporating an important breakthrough in reflective lens coatings, provides a noticeable increase in the clarity and performance properties of the MICRO T-2. This ensures that no matter what angle or conditions the shot presents, the user is able to get on target quickly and accurately.
“Instead of merely making improvements to an existing product, we started with a completely new design,” said Lennart Ljungfelt, President of Aimpoint. “As a result, the MICRO T-2 takes the level of performance available from a compact sight to an entirely new level. It also provides features and performance formerly available only in much larger optics.”
The MICRO T-2 can be mounted on nearly any individual weapon platform, and can be used with all existing mounts that fit the MICRO T-1. This sight is compatible with all generations of night vision devices. The MICRO T2 is ideal for use with Aimpoints wide range of accessories including the 3X MAGNIFIER, and Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU). The MICRO T-2 can operate for up to five years of constant-on use, using just one CR-2032 battery, and is waterproof to 25 meters.
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At Eurosatory, Elbit Systems is launching the Long View CR-D (LVCR-D), a day/night long-range multi-function observation and targeting system with innovative designation capabilities; and the CORAL-CR-II, a new upgraded version of the legacy CORAL-CR, handheld Thermal Imaging Binocular for long range day/night observation and target acquisition.
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A single SPYNEL-X sensor can perform 24/7 early human intrusion alerts over a 16km-diameter area and can be quickly deployed and configured. Thanks to its 120 Mpix panoramic visualization, any threat will be identified at any time from any direction, including hardly detectable targets such as: crawling men, RHIBs, low altitude air targets, UAVs and stealth aircrafts. HGH’s SPYNEL-X replaces up to 90 HD MWIR cameras in one single sensor head. As a completely passive system, the SPYNEL-X is invisible to intruders and cannot be tricked by camouflage or jamming. It is the ultimate solution for wide area surveillance, continuous perimeter security, and critical infrastructure protection for FOBs, air and navy bases, ship auto-protection, oil & gas infrastructures, airports, ports, borders and coasts.
“SPYNEL-X is the culmination of ten years of research in panoramic infrared surveillance systems,” said Thierry Campos, CEO of HGH Infrared Systems. “With the latest innovations in thermal sensing, integrated into a robust, field-proven mechanical design and advanced processing software, SPYNEL-X brings unprecedented real-time security against conventional and asymmetrical threats”.
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| HGH Infrared Systems' SPYNEL-X, one of the world’s highest definition infra-red search and track (IRST) systems. (Photo: HGH) |
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Elbit Systems further extends its portfolio of long-range observation, target acquisition and laser designation systems with the launch of long view CR-D at the company’s exhibition booth (E737) in the Israeli Pavilion (Hall 6). The new system’s features for minimising collateral damage: Optimal guidance of munitions with accurate and valid coverage of laser-spot on the target by automatic detection, and analysis and correction to avoid laser-spot spill-over from the target, for both short and long ranges.
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| The new LVCR-D is based on the combat-proven LVCR, a highly advanced and cost effective system with a unique ability to acquire long-range targets or to observe small objects (Photo: Elbit Systems) |
The new LVCR-D combines a very long-range continuous optical zoom FLIR, long-range day cameras, integral eye- safe laser range finder, GPS, magnetic compass and a built-in target data management, all-in-one compact configuration.
Adding a diode-pumped laser designator to the legacy LVCR, the upgraded system minimises the risks of collateral damage. Its unique and innovative features are well suited for optimal guidance of munitions with accurate and valid coverage of laser-spot on the target while incorporating automatic laser beam spill-over detection and analysis as well as correction mechanism to avoid laser-spot spill-over from the target, for both short and long ranges.
All these capabilities are integrated in a ruggedized system, suitable for fixed or dismounted applications, yielding an advanced system with outstanding tactical capabilities and advantages. Enhancing the Company’s portfolio of high quality target acquisition and observation systems, LVCR-D is considered among the most-advanced long-range targeting acquisition systems available in the market.
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RP Optical Lab - a leader in the field of Thermal and SWIR Electro-Optical (EO) modules & systems - presents a range of solutions in the area of EO for the defence and HLS markets at Eurosatory. The company displays its cooled and uncooled thermal cameras, as well as a variety of opto-mechanical lens assemblies.
RP Optical Lab specialises in the development and manufacturing of high performance opto-mechanical lens assemblies; LWIR, MWIR, and SWIR thermal cameras and modules; and electro-optical projects that are tailored to customer needs.
Based on its in-house optical lens design capabilities, RP provides complete system solutions in the range of thermal imaging, both in cooled as well as uncooled systems. The systems, which provide assorted zooms, are designed for surveillance and tracking for various ranges, reaching over 40 km.
According to Ran Carmeli, CEO of RP Optical Lab, “We are pleased to present for the first time at Eurosatory - a variety of our solutions in the field of electro-optics. Our many years of experience gained in the field of Cooled and Uncooled cameras, along with our high level integration capabilities, enable us to work together with our customers and tailor EO systems according to the needs and specific tasks for which they are intended. Our systems are installed at several sites around the world and are making a significant contribution to mission success. A variety of systems will be presented at our booth during the exhibition, and we invite everyone to visit us and learn about our solutions.”
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