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The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) signed a pivotal contract amendment in Bonn on January 26 for binocular night vision goggles and In-Service Support. This agreement, representing Belgium and Germany, involves a Consortium with key players, Hensoldt Optronics and Theon Sensors.
The second amendment encompasses 3,500 night vision goggles for Belgium and, pending German parliament approval, 16,041 night vision goggles and 8,423 Head Mounting Systems for Germany – an endorsement anticipated by the consortium by the end of Q1 2024.
The contract also offers an option for both Belgium and Germany to purchase up to 25,000 additional night vision goggles each, providing both Participating States the flexibility to acquire additional quantities without the need for further negotiations.
MIKRON Momentum
In July 2022 a first contract amendment had been signed by OCCAR, executing an option of the supply of additional 20,000 MIKRON Night Vision Goggles to the German Armed Forces while at the same time the delivery schedule was accelerated in light of the changed geopolitical situation.
Christian Hadjminas, President of Theon, said: “The award of this second amendment underscores that the two customer nations rely on the superior quality of the night vision goggles and the professional and reliable execution of the deliveries. The progress of the programme with such an ambitious timetable is astonishing and is the result of efforts of all partners.”
The total quantity of 29,550 NVGs resulting from the base contract and the first amendment is planned to be concluded in the 3rd quarter of 2024. The base contract, which had been signed by OCCAR in July 2021 featured 4,500 night vision goggles for Belgium and 5,000 for Germany. This contract has been fulfilled already.
Wetzlar Sees Sharp
Following the base contract signing, Hensoldt optronics and Theon Sensors established a joint venture named Hensoldt Theon NightVision GmbH in Wetzlar, Germany, in June 2022. Swiftly increasing production through a technology transfer from Athens to Wetzlar, the combined capacity of Theon’s Athens headquarters and Hensoldt Theon NightVision in Wetzlar is crucial for large-scale, timely production.
Belgium and Germany rely on MIKRON, a binocular night vision goggle with two 16 mm image intensifier tubes and an integrated infra-red illuminator. The device can be used hand-held or helmet mounted. Both channels can be used separately or together. All channels can be flipped up or flipped side-ways individually.
MIKRON is powered by a single AA type battery but it can also be used in combination with an external power pack for even longer missions. MIKRON was developed by market leader Theon Sensors S.A.
Night Vision Devices, utilising Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs), enhance detection and recognition in low light conditions. Theon Sensors NV family, including Monoculars, Binoculars, Sights, and In-line Afocals, offers versatile options, whether helmet-mounted, head-mounted, weapon-mounted, or handheld, catering to diverse operational requirements.
Theon Sensors’ MIKRON-D is a cutting-edge, full MIL-SPEC, image intensified, dual tube binocular that is able to be operated helmet-mounted, head-mounted or hand-held.
With enhanced depth perception compared to single-tube systems, MIKRON-D facilitates improved judgment of distances and relative motion, significantly enhancing the performance of tasks like driving. It stands as the optimal choice for special operations forces.
Configuration Changes
For momentary configuration changes, the user can flip away each monocular separately. With both monoculars flipped away and flipped up, the system stows along the contour of the helmet thus reducing its silhouette and neck strain, minimising the danger of system damage.
Though MIKRON-D features self-contained single AA battery power, it can also be operated via a remote battery pack at the rear of the helmet for increased operational life.
The enhanced night vision capability for both participating States in the programme is crucial for equipping their dismounted, airmobile, and air assault soldiers, as well as military vehicle drivers.
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