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Eurosatory: Safran launches JIM special forces binocular

15th June 2016 - 10:00 GMT | by Andrew White in Paris

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Safran unveiled the latest member in its family of JIM handheld optronics binocular range at Eurosatory, with French Special Forces understood to be already evaluating a small number of systems, Shephard has heard.

According to company officials, the JIM Compact handheld binocular system was designed directly in response to emerging requirements from operational theatres by French Armed Forces, including force elements from the French Special Operations Command.

Designed for sniper, close air support and fire support missions, the JIM Compact has been optimised by Safran to fulfil ongoing requirements from Special Forces for a target acquisition system with ‘very good

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