Raytheon Vision Systems, RVS, is on track for record growth in its infrared business.
Raytheon Commercial Infrared is offering infrared night vision system for the Hummer H2 vehicle.
The U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) lead systems integrators, Boeing and SAIC, have selected the core team of companies that will help to shape the new U.S. fighting force. Infrared sensors will be a key part of FCS.
The U.S. Army recently carried out operational testing of prototype versions of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG) - a combined image intensifier/uncooled thermal imager - made by three different industry teams. The evaluation at Fort Benning, Georgia involved use of the viewers by soldiers in an operational environment.
Northrop Grumman has tested its new Viper Strike munition by dispensing it from a Hunter UAV.
Sarcon Microsystems is preparing to sell its IP (intellectual property), patents and exclusive license agreements for the uncooled IR microcantilever sensor technology.