Safran Optics 1 Displays Growing Capabilities at AUSA

Safran Optics 1 was among the exhibitors at the Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held in Washington, DC from October 9 through 11.

Safran showcased a wide range of innovations designed to help military forces solve the most complex challenges on the battlefield. Safran’s booth featured the latest innovations from Safran Optics 1, Safran Data Systems, Inc, Safran Sensing Technologies, Safran Trusted 4D (formerly Orolia), and Safran Federal Systems (Orolia Defense & Security).

During this annual meeting, Optics 1 exhibited its complete range of high-performance electro-optic and navigation systems. Optics 1 has a long history of supporting the Department of Defense and recently announced an expansion of its Bedford, New Hampshire facility to support its growing business.

Among the highlights of this year was Optics 1’s latest device called TAD (Thermal Augmentation Device) – which easily attaches to existing Night Vision Devices (NVDs) to increase threat detection and situational awareness.

Also on display was the High-Resolution Thermal Viewer (HRTV), a lightweight, multifunctional, long-range binocular system that provides operators with superior situational awareness and advanced connectivity in the field.

Presented for the first time during AUSA was NAVKITE, a compact, hybrid navigation system allowing special forces to operate in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. The system’s capabilities combine the GEONYX™ inertial navigation system with the VersaSync® time/frequency platform.