Teledyne FLIR is to partner with Precision Technic Defence Group to deliver imaging solutions to Denmark. Teledyne FLIR and its partner, Precision Technic Defence Group (PTD), have signed a seven-year framework agreement with the Danish Defe.
Teledyne FLIR is to partner with Precision Technic Defence Group to deliver imaging solutions to Denmark. Teledyne FLIR and its partner, Precision Technic Defence Group (PTD), have signed a seven-year framework agreement with the Danish Defe.
Rafael's Fire Weaver target acquisition and engagement system is set for several demonstrations with armed forces around the world, a company spokesperson revealed to at the International Armoured Vehicles 2022 conference in London. Janes Si.
Rafael outlines future infantry concept
30 April 2021
by Yaakov Lappin
Israel’s Rafael is developing a range of systems, many of which are entering service with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), under its ‘Future Infantry Soldier’ concept.
Rafael has developed ‘smart’ binoculars to enable infantry to interface with its Fire Weaver system. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)
“This concept is based on a number of working assumptions, including the need to give individual infantry soldiers optimal situational awareness (SA) capabilities in the combat arena, optimal lethality and survivability, and an awareness of the soldier’s need to conduct more offensive activities in less time,” Brigadier General (ret) Shmulik Olanski, vice-president and head of Rafael’s Multidimensional Combat Directorate, told
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