May 2004

Small Pixel Microbolometers in Japan

NEC and Mitsubishi Electric have both developed advanced small-pixel uncooled focal plane arrays (FPAs) and are now completing development of large format arrays.

SAGEM Wins FELIN Contract

SAGEM has been awarded a contract by the French Ministry of Defense to develop and produce the FELIN future soldier system and is seeking the best solution for the infrared parts of the system.

DRS Wins DVE Contract

DRS Technologies has won the sole contract to supply the B-Kit for the Driver’s Vision Enhancer II (DVE II) to the U.S. Army. DVE is an Infrared Imaging viewer for Combat Vehicles (CV) and Tactical Wheel Vehicles (TWV) designed for enhancing vehicle maneuverability during daylight, darkness, adverse weather and dirty battlefield conditions.

Export Controls on a-Si Microbolometers Take New Turn

The U.S. State Department has filed a Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) asking that uncooled amorphous silicon (a-Si) FPAs and modules be placed on the Munitions List (USML) rather than be licensed as a dual-use item by the Commerce Department. This move would place strict controls on a-Si modules exported from the United States.

New Infrared Imaging Products

 

Company Briefs

 

Government Contract Awards in Infrared Imaging

 

Government Contract Solicitations in Infrared Imaging