Leonardo DRS, Inc. has received a $117 Million order for continued production of its next-generation thermal weapon sights for the US Army.
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Press Release, Arlington VA, 27 August 2024: Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received an order for continued production of its next-generation thermal weapon sights for the US Army. The production order for $117 million was made under the current Family of Weapon Sights – Individual IDIQ contract.
Leveraging DRS’s uncooled thermal imaging technology, FWS-I is a stand-alone, clip-on weapon sight that connects wirelessly to helmet-mounted vision systems including the enhanced night vision goggle binoculars and the next-gen integrated visual augmentation system and provides rapid target acquisition capabilities to the soldier. It gives users the ability to acquire targets day or night and in a range of degraded environmental conditions, providing strategic and tactical advantages on the battlefield.
“This cutting-edge technology ensures soldiers will have the most advanced weapon sight systems on the battlefield today,” said Jerry Hathaway, senior vice president and general manager of DRS’s Electro-Optical Infrared Systems business. “We are proud the US Army recognises us as a trusted partner to continue to deliver this vital technology to our warfighters.”
In addition to FWS-I, Leonardo DRS has an extensive installed base of electro-optical and infrared technology across the US military. Advanced sensing capability is a key strategic focus for the company providing world-leading sensing and laser technologies for a range of aircraft protection and mounted and unmounted sensors supporting the men and women of the US armed forces.
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