New Sensors For Night Targeting Becomes Available For U.S. Troops

Army To Equip Soldiers With New Sensors For Night Targeting -- National Defense

The wars of the past decade exposed weaknesses in Army technology for infantry troops. Close-combat equipment such as night vision goggles and weapon sights are bulky and drain batteries fast. In bad weather and darkness, soldiers want better visibility so they can correctly identify targets. They also want to be able to aim their weapons without exposing themselves to enemy fire.

The Army believes it has an answer: A wireless network that connects soldiers’ night vision goggles with weapon sights. The idea is that if a soldier can receive the image of the target directly on his night vision goggle, he doesn’t have to bring the weapon up to the eye. In a night firefight, having those extra seconds can make a huge difference, says Army Lt. Col. Timothy Fuller, product manager for soldier maneuver sensors at Fort Belvoir, Va.

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My Comment: This is a huge improvement over what U.S. soldiers are using right now. It will save time when firing .... and it probably minimize the number of rounds needed to take down the enemy.