New thermal imaging means British snipers in Afghanistan can hit targets at long range in complete darkness. Sniper teams can now see targets in any light, including complete darkness.From Defense Technology News:
(NSI News Source Info) April 12, 2009: The Sniper Thermal Imaging Capability (STIC) – an urgent operational requirement which is managed by DE&S' Dismounted Soldier Systems team – enables sniper teams to engage targets in all light where image intensified night sights can't operate.
Snipers usually work in pairs, with one behind the rifle and another performing a spotting role with a handheld or tripod-mounted scope. STIC accommodates both functions, allowing the pair to share a thermal view of the world.
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