Wescom Defence, in partnership with Eflare, unveiled the new IR Eflare (IR700) at this year’s DSEI exhibition in London.
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Press Release, Derby, 22 September 2025: Wescom Defence, in partnership with Eflare, unveiled the new IR Eflare (IR700) at this year’s DSEI exhibition in London. Purpose built for today’s complex operational environments, the IR700 delivers a rugged, high performance infrared beacon designed for covert military use.
Emitting an 850 nm near infrared (NIR) light with full 360° coverage, the IR700 enables discreet signalling, identification, and marking without compromising visibility to the naked eye. Optimised Fresnel optics ensure uniform IR distribution for maximum detection by night vision systems, while the non-reflective housing reduces the risk of unwanted visual detection. With extended battery life, over 100 hours flashing and 50 hours steady on operation, and a discreet LED low battery indicator, the Eflare IR700 provides dependable, long duration performance in demanding field conditions.
The Eflare IR700 is designed for a wide range of military scenarios, including:
- Marking helicopter landing zones (LZ) and CASEVAC points at night
- Covert personnel or vehicle identification for air and ground forces
- Route and perimeter marking during night manoeuvres
- Search and rescue / personnel recovery operations
- Special operations insertion and extraction
Speaking at the launch, Wescom Defence highlighted that the new IR Eflare represents a step forward in soldier survivability and mission effectiveness, complementing the company’s broader portfolio of detection, signalling, and screening solutions. The unveiling at DSEI underscores Wescom Defence’s commitment to delivering Survival Solutions You Can Trust, reinforcing its position as a complete capability partner to military and security organisations worldwide.
About Wescom Defence: Wescom Defence, part of Wescom Group, is a leading global supplier of pyrotechnics and Class 1.1–1.4 energetics. With over 100 years of expertise, we provide innovative, reliable military pyrotechnics and chemical detection systems, serving defence industries worldwide. Operating from the UK, Germany, and Spain, we produce an extensive range of capabilities, with a focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering high-quality solutions from the team that soldiers trust. Through the integration of BCB International within the Wescom Defence brand, our portfolio extends far beyond pyrotechnics. We deliver signature management solutions (ATMIS multispectral camouflage), soldier survivability and sustainability systems, operational infrastructure, training and simulation, and prime contracting support. This breadth of capability enables Wescom Defence to act as a complete partner, providing integrated, mission ready solutions that enhance survivability, effectiveness, and resilience across the modern battlespace.
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