The company — which supports 150 employees nationally, and manages maintenance and distribution facilities across the country — is set to supply personnel with equipment that combines image intensification (night vision) with thermal imaging, with the aim of enhancing visibility and target detection in low or no light situations.

The night vision systems are also expected to support augmented reality enhancements, with location and navigation data built-in to the heads-up display.

“The new fused night vision systems will provide greater survivability to our ADF personnel through increased situational awareness and the ability to detect movement at greater distances,” Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said.

This latest announcement forms part of the Morrison government’s broader $270 billion investment in defence capability over the next decade.

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Charbel Kadib

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News Editor – Defence and Security, Momentum Media

Prior to joining the defence and aerospace team in 2020, Charbel was news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business, where he covered developments in the banking and financial services sector for three years. Charbel has a keen interest in geopolitics and international relations, graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism. Charbel has also completed internships with The Australian Department of Communications and the Arts and public relations agency Fifty Acres.

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