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Apr- 2026 -23 AprilTechnology
FN Herstal Launches Holographic Sight Built to Remain Usable When Damaged
In battlefield conditions where optics are highly vulnerable, a new micro red dot sight from Belgian firm FN Herstal is designed to remain usable even when damaged, thanks to its fail-safe reticle technology.
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Sep- 2025 -9 SeptemberAir
General Atomics, Kepler Test Two-Way Air-to-Space Optical Communications
General Atomics and Kepler Communications US have tested two-way optical communications between an aircraft and a satellite in space.
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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilAmericas
Shield AI Delivers First ViDAR Optical Sensors for US Marine Corps Drones
Shield AI has delivered its first ViDAR optical sensors to the US Marine Corps to support drone operations with AI-enabled solutions.
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryAmericas
Fujifilm to Field C-Arm Scanners at US Military Health Centers
The US Defense Logistics Agency has awarded optical solutions developer Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation a $10-million contract to integrate its surgical C-arm systems for joint force medical facilities.
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberEurope
Poland Buys Four Observation Satellites to Boost Space Defense
Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system.
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberAir
Raytheon to Build Power Beaming Solutions for US Army
The Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop directed energy wireless power technologies for the US Army.
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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberAir
Japanese SH-60L Helicopters to Receive Teledyne FLIR Airborne Cameras
Teledyne FLIR has secured a contract to deliver airborne cameras for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s SH-60L helicopters.
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Aug- 2024 -12 AugustAmericas
US Navy Tests Computer-Enabled Imaging System for Littoral Warfare
The US Navy has tested a computer-enabled mobile targeting system for the littoral battlespace at a military convention in Washington, DC.
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Jul- 2024 -12 JulyAmericas
Teledyne FLIR to Supply Thermal Weapon Sights for NATO Country
The US Army has awarded Teledyne FLIR a $15-million contract to provide thermal weapon sights for a NATO partner.
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneArms
Germany to Receive Additional Sniper Support Scopes From Hensoldt
Taufkirchen-based Hensoldt will deliver 90 additional Spotter 42 sniper support scopes for the German Armed Forces.
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