Army awards $384M thermal sight contract

BAE Systems has been awarded an Army contract, worth up to $384 million, for thermal weapons sights.

Under the seven-year contract, awarded under the Family of Weapon Sights-Crew Served program, BAE Systems will provide thermal sights for machine guns. The system combines high-resolution sensors with a lightweight laser range-finder to wirelessly transmit weapon sight imagery to a soldier's helmet-mounted display.

"Our innovative 12-micron sensor technology allows us to provide soldiers with superior clarity and range to dominate the battlefield through increased situational awareness in all operational environments and conditions," said Marc Casseres, director of imaging and aiming solutions at BAE Systems.

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