Article Posted on : - Jan 20, 2011

Long-range infrared multifunction binoculars. Photo by Sagem

PARIS (BNS): The French defense procurement agency has awarded a contract to Sagem for 1,175 JIM LR 2 new-generation long-range multifunction infrared binoculars, intended for the French armed forces.

The contract is part of the “JIR-TTA-NG” program to acquire new-generation infrared binoculars for deployment by all services of the armed forces, Sagem said in a release.

JIM LR 2 binoculars are designed for threat detection, precision target designation and intelligence gathering for front-line and command units.

As an integral part of the digital battlefield, JIM LR 2 will be interoperable with the command and coordination systems used in the FELIN (1) integrated suite for dismounted soldiers.

The contract also includes 500 remote-control tactical terminals, offering enhanced ergonomics and compact design, with a new A4 size tablet.