Safran JIM Compact infrared binoculars selected for Australian snipers.

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd has signed a contract with NIOA* for the supply of more than 100 JIM Compacts for the LAND 159 Tranche 1 – ADF sniper system – to equip the Australian Defence Force.
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The Safran JIM Compact multispectral surveillance device, a critical element of military operations and real-time tactical information, has been selected to improve sniper system surveillance, accuracy and performance in a wide range of environments (Picture source: SAFRAN)

The Safran JIM Compact multispectral surveillance device, a critical element of military operations and real-time tactical information, has been selected to improve sniper system surveillance, accuracy and performance in a wide range of environments.

Weighing less than 2kg including the battery, JIM Compact stands out by its compactness, robustness, autonomy and intuitive ergonomics designed for day and night contact operations. It includes a cooled thermal detector for extended ranges, HD day channel, laser rangefinder, advanced image processing, and can output data and video to other sniper devices. Featuring the “Long Range Sniper” (TELD) function, JIM Compact significantly increases the probability of success, especially on moving targets. TELD limits the cognitive load of the user by performing parts of calculations and allows to engage a moving target very quickly.

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Chief Executive Officer, Patrice Provost said: “Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia is very pleased to supply JIM Compact binoculars to the Australian Defence Force. We are grateful for the confidence shown by NIOA for this selection after a competitive tender process and look forward to continuing to work closely with NIOA and the Australian Defence Force”.

Through this contract, Safran expands the footprint of the JIM Compact in Australia with more than 250 devices already delivered to Australian Joint Fires Observers (JFOs), Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Special Forces, under the LAND 17 Phase 2 contract.

*NIOA: a 100% Australian-owned company, prime contractor for Tranche1 of LAND 159 program