Hensoldt to supply German Army with 368 IR attachments
Hensoldt has been contracted by the German Army to deliver 368 IR attachment IRV 900 A2 systems with an option for 34 attachments. The company did not disclose the value of the contract.
The IRV 900 A2 is a thermal imaging device for use at dismounted use at medium ranges. The IR device is noiseless and can be ready for use in under five seconds.
It can be used as a stand-alone targeting lens with digital zoom or as a clip-on with 1x magnification.
Hendsoldt have designed this piece of equipment for application to assault rifles, light and medium machine guns, multi-purpose machine guns, marksmen rifles and is compatible for the fire control sight of the RGW 90 LRMP.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
You may also like
More from Land Warfare
-
![What does the proliferation of larger platforms mean for the UGV market?]()
What does the proliferation of larger platforms mean for the UGV market?
A surge in heavier, combat-focused uncrewed ground vehicles is emerging, although operational demand remains uncertain.
-
![Fenris 6x6 emerges as first joint vehicle from John Cockerill-Arquus partnership]()
Fenris 6x6 emerges as first joint vehicle from John Cockerill-Arquus partnership
The new 6x6 wheeled fire support vehicle is armed with a 105mm NATO-standard high-pressure rifled gun, positioning it for the French Army and wider potential allied requirements.
-
![Uncrewed ground vehicles put to the test as NATO eyes autonomous shift]()
Uncrewed ground vehicles put to the test as NATO eyes autonomous shift
The European Land Robot Trials are influenced by NATO researchers seeking to create uncrewed ground vehicle standards for allied Western forces working in multinational task forces.
-
![Russia tries to keep BMP-3 relevant with new weapon options]()
Russia tries to keep BMP-3 relevant with new weapon options
New iterations of a 57mm gun system highlight a push towards multi-role turrets capable of countering armour, drones and aerial targets.
-
![More details revealed on Kosovo’s Humvee Hawkeye 105mm order]()
More details revealed on Kosovo’s Humvee Hawkeye 105mm order
The agreement points to growing international interest in mobile and survivable artillery systems, with further orders and export opportunities already emerging.
