• Land Warfare

  AVT wins DoD Imaging Systems contract

  9th June 2020

  Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) on 9 June was awarded a $16 million contract by the US DoD to deliver its ground-based imaging systems. They include …

• Naval Warfare

  AVT unveils new maritime imaging system

  26th March 2019

  Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) has launched a new multi-spectral imaging system for maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. The CM262 is a multi-intelligence, gyro-stabilised imaging …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Insitu and partners progress payload offerings

  15th May 2018

  Alongside its recently launched ScanEagle 3, Insitu is evolving its payload capabilities for its family of unmanned solutions with new technologies on the horizon. At its …

• Defence Helicopter

  USSOCOM seeks helicopter sensor turret

  22nd November 2017

  The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) has released an RfI identifying government interest in a turreted EO sensor system for …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Controp unveils Speed-ER

  14th June 2016

  Controp has launched a new land-based, ultra-long-range observation system called Speed-ER at Eurosatory in Paris. The gyro-stabilized system operates in three channels – visible, thermal …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UAV Vision gimbal selected for Airbus Zephyr 8

  8th May 2015

  The solar-powered Zephyr 8 is part of the High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) programme being conducted by Airbus Defence and Space, and in early May the company …

• Digital Battlespace

  Farnborough: F-35 Gen III helmet delivered

  16th July 2014

  Rockwell Collins has delivered the Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) to Lockheed Martin ahead of software integration aboard the F-35 Lightning II fighter …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: FLIR displays SeaFLIR 280-HD

  13th September 2013

  FLIR Systems is displaying the SeaFLIR 280-HD, a stabilised compact HD multi-sensor marinised imaging system for surveillance and targeting applications.  ‘SeaFLIR 280-HD is the only …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  HoodTech Vision introduces dual-payload on a single aircraft

  12th August 2013

  HoodTech Vision has demonstrated the ability for a single aircraft to carry two stabilised imaging systems. The system allows operators to simultaneously and independently operate …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Insitu furthers payload offerings

  23rd May 2013

  Insitu has developed two new payloads for its ScanEagle UAS, with the latest expected to be ready for flight tests in coming weeks. The company …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  SWaP-Efficient UV imaging payload revealed

  24th July 2012

  Hood Technology has unveiled its newest imaging system, the Alticam 11 EO/IR1 payload for small tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company introduced the product …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Cloud Cap Technology introduces new dual-telemetry, data-links with L3 Bandit Radio for Piccolo

  1st April 2011

  Cloud Cap Technology's Piccolo Autopilot and Flight Control System now incorporates dual telemetry and data down-links, interoperable with both ROVER and OSRVT through the integration …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Empire Challenge spotlights Scan Eagle with NanoSAR imaging radar

  23rd July 2009

  As the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, "Empire Challenge '09" (EC 09) is providing …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Nauru 1000C [Brazil]

  Programme Background The Logistics Command (COLOG) of the Brazilian Army purchased three Nauru 1000C UAVs, training, 36-month interested logistics support, two EO/MWIR XSIS 222A gimbals, two ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  Hawk MWIR

  The Hawk MWIR detector is a compact lightweight 640x512px mercury cadmium telluride Integrated Detector Cooler Assembly (IDCA). It is designed for thermal imaging in the ...

• EO/IR systems

  E140 MWIR

  The E140 MWIR is a stabilised EO/IR camera system from Edge Autonomy. It has an FHD day sensor and a MWIR sensor.  As of late 2024, the ...

• Land: long-range observation/surveillance/targeting systems

  Long View CR

  The Long View CR is a night/day surveillance and targeting system for long-range observation and target acquisition, for use by forward observers, intelligence and surveillance ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  Cruz Line

  Cameras in the Cruz Line of mediumwave infrared systems are integrated around compact electronics, optimised for SWaP and designed for architectural adaptation to customer form, ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  Scorpio MW

  Scorpio MW is a VGA 15µm-pitch mediumwave IR (MWIR) integrated dewar cooler assembly detector that has been developed to replace the MWIR QVGA format in ...

• Land: handheld NV devices

  Sharpeye

  The Sharpeye handheld EO system comprises a thermal imaging sensor, colour day camera, laser rangefinder, laser pointer, GPS receiver and DMC. The system displays target ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  MWIR-CZ-18-250-4.0

  The MWIR-CZ-18-250-4.0 is a compact, lightweight, mediunmwave IR lens assembly designed for 640x512x16μm and 15μm pitch detectors.

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  T2SL IDCA

  The T2SL (Type II Super Lattice) IDCA is an integral cooler detector for MWIR. Both 640x512 (15µm pitch) and 320x256 (30µm pitch) versions are available. ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  SeaFLIR 280-HD

  The SeaFLIR 280-HD is a discontinued maritime EO/IR system which Teledyne FLIR manufactured. It featured a 640x512 InSb MWIR FPA sensor with a 720/1080 HD and ...

• EO/IR systems

  EOST-380HD

  The EOST-380HD is the latest optronics surveillance and targeting system designed by Leonardo for demanding airborne surveillance environments. The system is a single LRU in ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  NightConqueror HD

  NightConqueror HD is an HD thermal imaging with true megapixel resolution. It can be configured to fit a variety of airborne platforms. The focal plane ...

• Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

  IRTAS 640

  IRTAS 640 is designed as a replacement for the legacy DIM 36 sighting system. The high-resolution, MW InSb sensor improves the ability to detect, identify ...

• Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

  TacFLIR 380-HD

  The TacFLIR 380-HD is an all-digital ISTAR sensor designed for land vehicle applications; the ground operations version of the Star SAFIRE 380-HD (see separate entry). ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  SensorXP

  The SensorXP is a panoramic multi-band, MWIR, visual, stabilised imaging system for situational awareness on marine vessels.  Manufactured by L3 Harris, the system offers automatic image processing, ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  Merlin MW

  The Merlin MWIR detector is a 1024x768px mercury cadmium telluride integrated dewar cooler assembly. It is designed for thermal imaging in the 3-5µm waveband.