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 Engaging snipers is another LIC
priority. RAFAEL is unveiling the
Spotlite sniper
detection, location and engagement system. The system
comprises a FLIR, CCD with continuous zoom, a Laser Range Finder,
and GPS position location system. The Spotlite can be linked with
multiple "subscribers" – either snipers or other countermeasures
of weapon systems. Spotlite operators can analyze fire sources and
verify that a specific source is actually hostile fire. Once
verified, the image of the hostile fire position is captured, and
transferred to snipers or other support units, which can engage
the target with direct or indirect fire. The Spotlite system is
currently operational. It was designed for use by observation and
reconnaissance forces, sniper units and Special Forces as well as
for the protection of static posts under enemy threat.
Elbit systems displayed the active gated
imaging day/night sight, attached to a sniper sight. The system
can operate passively or with laser illumination, enabling snipers
and observers to get high definition images from extended range,
including recognizing face images through glass windows or
vehicle's windshield, reading license plate numbers from long
distance, in day and night. It also enables effective operation in
urban area, in both day and night where adverse lighting
conditions can limit operations with other devices. As the system
is immune to lighting sources, it cannot be blinded (virtually
canceling the blooming effect).
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