Theon Sensors recently won a UK MOD (Ministry of Defence) contract for 500 of its Thermis CS Thermal Clip-On Sight (TCS) (12um) Thermal Imaging Systems for the MOD’s Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) – Long Wave InfraRed (LWIR) Thermal Sight “Weapon Sight 2” program. Now, 500 units may not seem like a big deal, but it’s likely just the tip of the thermal/IR (Infrared) combat optics iceberg, as thermal/IR optics/weapon sights represent the future of infantry warfare capabilities, including urban warfare capabilities–and not just for the Brits, oh no.
Theon Sensors Thermis CS Thermal Clip-On Sight (TCS) Thermal Imaging System Wins UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Contract for Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) – Long Wave InfraRed (LWIR) Thermal Sight ‘Weapon Sight 2’
By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com October 21, 2021 Theon Sensors recently won a UK MOD (Ministry of Defence) contract for 500 of its Thermis CS Thermal Clip-On Sight (TCS) (12um) Thermal Imaging Systems for the MOD's Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) – Long Wave InfraRed...
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Defense Review thinks this UK MOD contract is important, despite the relatively low-volume purpose, since we can see the combat-capability boost thermal/IR weapon sights represent, and that much larger contracts lay ahead. This is DR’s prediction.
The following information on the Thermis Thermal Clip-On Sight comes directly from Theon Sensors’ website:
“FEATURES
– Three variants to meet mission requirements: Medium (MR), Long (LR) and Extra Long (ELR) Range
– Proven uncooled IR sensor technology for superior image quality
– Intuitive User control
– Built-in Digital Compass & Inclinometer
– State Of the Art Image Enhancement Algorithms
– Video capture
– Image Capture and Storage
– Energy Efficient (> 10 hours) Quick Start-up (< 3 seconds)
– Power Supply: 4 AA Batteries in Rapid change, cartridge-style tactical power packs
– Ruggedized military design
Huomatkaa jäähdyttämätön. Tarina ei kerro kuinka pitkälle ja miten tarkasti tämä lämppäri pystyy erottelemaan, mutta uskon että on huippuluokkaa. MoDin vaatimuksena on ELR, eli noin 1350+ metriä.