This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals
When you think of night vision technology, you probably imagine something stolen from aliens that enables the pitch black of the night to be illuminated in a green sea to…
How the first ‘night vision’ scope turned the tide against Japan on Okinawa
It’s the little things in life that make life worth living. During World War II, those little things literally made life worth living, allowing American GIs to survive in situations…
These are the first units to get Army’s cutting-edge night vision technology
Army Futures Command on Sept. 25, 2019, began equipping the first of two combat brigades, selected so far, to receive the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B), a capability that modernization officials promise will improve marksmanship, d…
How a Marine tore up targets while lying on his back and shooting backwards
The US Army is preparing to field new night vision goggles and an integrated weapons sight that will change the way US ground forces go to war.
The new Enhanced Night Vision Goggles – Binocular (ENVG-B) and the Family of Weapons Sights – Indiv…
Army finally gets new night-vision gear after year-long delay
A top U.S. Army Futures Command leader told Congress recently that the service will field its new, binocular-style night-vision goggles, one year after the previously announced fielding date.
“In six months, we will be putting in the hands of…
These are the NVGs we’ve all been waiting for
US Night Vision is one of the largest distributors of night vision optics and accessories in the world. As such, they have a couple new products of interest that made their way to SHOT Show 2019.
The Harris F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binoc…
These are the Marines’ new Night Vision Devices
An updated helmet-mounted night vision system is beginning to make its way to infantry units. Marine Corps Systems Command accelerated the acquisition of about 1,300 Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles using existing Defense Logistics Agency contra…
The need for upgrade: Capabilities of modern thermal imaging systems for armored vehicles
The ability to detect and identify targets at night and under poor visibility conditions has long been an essential military requirement. History has shown that the ability to maneuver under the cover of darkness gives tacticians a big advantage ove…