US invests in advanced night-vision technology

Article Abstract:

The US Army Communications-Electronics Command Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate is engaged in a number of programs aimed at improving night-vision sensors while also lowering their cost, size and power consumption.

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Viper strike and Eagle Eyes introduced to the BAT submunition family

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The US Army and Northrop Grumman are pursuing derivatives of the BAT anti-armor subunition with alternative guidance packages.Viper strike is a semi-active laser (SAL) seeker, while Eagle Eyes refers to the P31 (preplanned product improvement) BAT and the Multi-Mode Seeker BAT.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Aircraft, Communications Surveillance Systems, Usage, Aircraft industry, Northrop Grumman Corp., Communications surveillance equipment

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Pathfinder system takes a step forward

Article Abstract:

The proposal from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) to offer the Modernised Pilot's Night Vision System (M-PVNS) from the Arrowhead system for cargo/utility helicopter use has taken a step forward in 2006. Arrowhead is in production for the US Army's AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters, ordered for the British Apache Longbows and selected by the Dutch for their AH-64Ds.

Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Defense industry, Lockheed Martin Corp., Defence industry

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