"BAE Systems understands Rheinmetall Canada's urgent
need to deliver Close Area Suppression Weapon Systems
to the Canadian Department of National Defense in support
of their soldiers' operational needs," said Dennis
Long, program manager for BAE Systems. "Our sights
provide a tremendous day and night advantage in detecting,
observing, and engaging the enemy. Simply put, they help
soldiers achieve their missions and return home safely."
The company now provides thermal weapon sights to eight
countries. The U.S. Army recently awarded BAE Systems
a $123 million contract for continued production of thermal
weapon sights. That order - the most recent under a five-year,
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract - increases
BAE Systems' total thermal weapon sight contract value
to more than $1 billion since 2004.
BAE Systems has delivered more than 91,000 thermal weapon
sights to support operations of the U.S. Army and its
allies in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The company produces light, medium, and heavy thermal
weapon sights using the company's MicroIR® uncooled
infrared sensor technology to generate superior infrared
imagery without the need for bulky, power-consuming cryogenic
cooling equipment. BAE Systems has completed rigorous
field testing of its thermal sites, demonstrating their
ability to withstand harsh battlefield environments.
BAE Systems has operated in Canada since 2000. The company
has a strong track record in delivering economic benefit
by partnering with domestic industries and delivering
on offset commitments.
