The U.S. military recently placed two orders with British Aerospace Systems for a batch of new night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights totaling $97 million, according to recent reports from British media. The new night vision goggles use augmented reality technology to help soldiers locate and lock on to battle targets fast, and thermal imaging sights connect to the night vision goggles through a wireless network to provide them clearer views constantly, even when they're hidden in big areas. The opponent has nowhere to hide, so the soldier's chances of completing the task and surviving on his own are significantly increased.
A third generation of improved night vision goggles, better thermal imaging sights, and a set of software and hardware that enables night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights to cooperate make up the three components of the new system. The new night vision and targeting equipment, according to U.S. Army Major General Wilson, "allows me and my squad to observe many distinct targets at the same time as we scout at the observatory and convey that information to teammates."
"Rapid target acquisition technology" is a third generation of enhanced night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights. The U.S. Army has inked two orders totalling $97 million with British Aerospace Systems for 64,000 third-generation improved night vision goggles and 36,000 the corresponding thermal imaging sight as they get ready to employ the system. The integrated use of third-generation enhanced night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights can give soldiers clearer images around-the-clock, which can greatly improve the mission success rate of soldiers and self-survival, according to the director of precision guidance and sensor solutions at British Aerospace Systems.
Features and advantages of the third-generation enhanced night vision goggles system
1. Clear imaging 12-micron thermal technology produces clear thermal images day or night, and fast target acquisition technology helps soldiers shoot by providing the ability to display both the thermal sight image and the aiming point at the same time.
2. Integrated sight and night vision goggles function Unlike other systems, "Fast Target Acquisition Technology" integrates the functions of night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights through a wireless connection, allowing soldiers to switch between infrared and thermal imaging systems, Or choose to use both systems simultaneously, allowing soldiers to quickly spot hostile targets.
3. Small and light The third-generation enhanced night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights have been optimized to minimize the size and weight by reducing the size of the optical sights by half, and minimize the load on individual combatants.
4. Low power consumption The third-generation enhanced night vision goggles and thermal imaging sights are both optimized for minimal power consumption, reducing extra weight due to battery load.
5. Easy to operate The system provides a one-view, intuitive user interface that is easy to use, allowing the operator to push buttons to switch modes.
