Safran Vectronix to deliver MOSKITO TI thermal imaging system to Netherlands.

Defense Material Organization (DMO) of the Netherlands announced theselection of Safran Vectronix AG, Switzerland (a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense) aspart of the THIS (“Thermal Handheld Imaging System”) to deliver more than 1,000 units of the next-generation MOSKITO TI lightweight uncooled thermal imaging and targeting systems.

MOSKITO TI lightweight uncooled thermal imaging and targeting systems. (Picture source Vectronix Safran)

Selected as a result of an international competitive procedure, MOSKITO TI will equip variouscomponents of the Armed and Special Forces of the Netherlands

MOSKITO TI is a lightweight (1.3 kg), handheld system combining several high performance sensorsand modules including an uncooled thermal imager, high grade direct view optics (DVO), Low LightTV (LLTV) channel, a laser rangefinder (LRF), a digital magnetic compass (DMC) and a GlobalPositioning System (GPS) receiver.

MOSKITO TI will provide the Dutch Armed Forces with unprecedented operational capabilities andfulfill a broad range of operational needs, including day and night observation, target acquisition,artillery and fire correction, forward observer and Joint Tactical Air Controller, in all-weatherenvironments.

Being recognized as the best of its class by several major international customers, MOSKITO TI is serially manufactured in Safran Vectronixcentre in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.