To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

Analysis: Hands-free night vision

18th January 2017 - 12:00 GMT | by Stephen Miller in Washington D.C.

RSS

Night vision systems have taken another step in enhancing the tactical capabilities of the infantryman with the fielding of the Family of Weapon Sights-Individual (FWS-I) and Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVGIII) to the US Army by BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES).  

The FWS-I is a 12 micron thermal sight that is lightweight and can be mounted on a range of individual weapons, whilst the ENVGIII is a monocular helmet mounted vision system. The new capability of these systems is their ability to link to one-another.  

David Smialek, ES business development manager, said that ‘wireless video interface between the

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Stephen Miller

Author

Stephen Miller


Stephen Miller is a Shephard Media contributor based in Washington DC. 

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin