Tag: Target Acquisition
Information Technology Drives Massive Growth in Israel’s Combat Capability
The recent conflict between Israel and the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations in Gaza brought to light numerous new capabilities developed on both sides. The information revolution that sets the foundation for a dramatic change in the IDF warfighting capability was put to the test during operation 'Guardian of the Walls' in May 2021.
SPIKE SR Performs Live Firing in the USA
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has demonstrated the SPIKE SR Short Range guided missile at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) 2021 earlier this month. The demonstration assessed SPIKE SR as a precision munition system for infantry squads, for which portability and simplicity of operation are essential.
Chinese combat recce vehicle displayed with copies of US killer micro-drones
PL02 is a vehicle mounted integrated battlefield reconnaissance comprising a ground surveillance radar with fire detection, location and artillery fire direction capabilities. The radar...
New Lightweight Target Designator for the US Army
BAE Systems has completed the U.S. Army’s Critical Design Review for its HAMMER precision targeting system, one of two candidates for the Army's the...
USMC Shop for Hand-Held Target Acquisition Devices
the US Marine Corps has awarded development contracts worth $12 million to four companies to come up with hand-held integrated laser rangefinders for the Common Laser Range Finder Integrated Capability (CLRF IC) system. Some have an off-the shelf solution, others have to develop it from scratch
New Fighter Acquisition Uncertainty Revving Up F-15 Prospects
Recent orders for F-15 fighters from Saudi Arabia are securing the future for the Boeing F-15 production line at least until the year 2018....
ST Kinetics Unveils the TEREX RSTA Technology Demonstrator
ST Kinetics is displaying the Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) variant of the Terrex at the land systems pavilion of the Singapore Airshow...
Elbit Systems ElOp Unveiled the Engager – an Unattended Day &...
Elbit Systems unveiled today a new, unattended day-night target acquisition system designed for special operation forces and tactical intelligence teams. Engager packs all the elements...
LRAS3 Target Acquisition Systems Enhanced with Liteye’s Monocular Displays
The US Army Communications & Electronics Command in Washington awarded Liteye Systems a contract valued up to $22.6 million, for the delivery of monocular...
Thales Awarded £150 million FIST order
British infantry units will soon be issued with new Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) package. The order, part of a £150m contract awarded by the...
Passive EO Radar – Perimeter Defense
A new addition to perimeter defense systems is under development at Magna BSP, developers of a passive radar 'Virtual Wall' perimeter protection system, based...
Hand Held Thermal Binoculars
Lightweight, compact and lean, hand held thermal imagers from different makers are offering better situational understanding and control and improved target acquisition even under...
Thermal Imaging & Target Acquisition Systems
Modern target acquisition systems comprising imaging, position measurement and rangefinding equipment and communications systems are integrated to provide rapid and accurate targeting information, automating...
Automatic Target Recognition by Radar Could improve Air Support
Raytheon is planning to demonstrate an advanced target recognition technology which could accurately detect hostile moving targets from stand-off range. By autumn 2008 the...
