PARIS, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The French defense procurement agency DGA has contracted Sagem for long-range, multifunction infrared binoculars for the military.
The contract for 1,175 JIM LR 2 binoculars is part of the "JIR-TTA-NG" program to acquire new-generation infrared binoculars for all services of the armed forces.
JIM LR 2 binoculars are designed for threat detection, precision target designation and intelligence gathering for frontline and command units.
JIM LR 2 is a portable all-in-one unit, combining day/night thermal vision, range-finding, laser pointer, compass, Global Positioning System and data transmission. It draws on operational feedback generated by the Sagem JIM LR (Long Range) and is directly derived from this original unit.
Sagem, part of the Safran Group, said the binoculars offer several improvements over the JIM LR, including increased detection and identification range; increased target designation range; image fusion between the visible and infrared channels, to see through camouflage during the daytime and for all-weather vision, especially through smoke; and recording of videos and images via a USB port.
The contract includes 500 remote-control tactical terminals, offering enhanced ergonomics and compact design.
The monetary value of the order wasn't disclosed.
