Modern Laser Guidance For UK Troops
February 20, 2008
UK troops are getting used to the up to date high-tech targeting system that can find the enemy under conditions up to a range of 5km. The Surveillance System and Range Finder uses GPS, thermal imaging and a laser range finder to steer weaponry and mortars under all kinds of weather conditions. The Ministry of Defence has signed a £30m contract with Thales UK for a total of 700 handheld or tripod-mounted systems for close combat forces starting 2009. Defence secretary Des Browne quoted that its development over the present Otis and Spyglass systems, which have been around for more than two decades, would lead to a better use of firepower in order to save lives. The British soldiers are happy with the new system as it is not only fast and lighter to carry but is also more accurate. Now the troops will be able to target the enemy forces much better.
The system can be use for reconnaissance too. It is a main aid to the “winning prosecution of all kinds of operations”. The modern equipment is supposed to be built at Thales UK’s optronics facility in Glasgow. The factory is also responsible for supplying the new Astute class submarines of the Navy having advanced optronics that will gradually replace the conventional periscope for the next batch of submarines.
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