Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia has been awarded a contract by Collins Aerospace to provide its full suite of advanced portable optronics to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as part of the Land 17 Phase 2 Digital Terminal Control Systems (DTCS) Capability Assurance Program. Safran expects to complete delivery of this equipment by mid-2023.
Safran’s JIM Compact, Moskito TI and Sterna systems, along with tripods, will all be integrated by Collins Aerospace into the ADF's next generation DTCS.
Safran’s Sterna is a gyro-based target acquisition system designed to accurately find true north in virtually all terrains, regardless of weather, battlespace interference or GPS-denied environments.
“We’re very proud to deliver our suite of optronic systems to the ADF," Michael Hall, Head of Sales & Marketing at Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia, said. “This contract marks an important milestone for Safran Electronics & Defense, expanding our footprint for portable optronics and allowing the ADF to discover Sterna’s unrivaled capabilities. We look forward to continuing our long-standing and productive relationship with Collins Aerospace.”
Safran Electronics & Defense offers a wide array of portable optronic products, including multi-spectral binoculars, target locators and laser rangefinders, all deployed worldwide by Joint Fires Observers (JFOs), Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Special Forces. These devices reportedly feature the latest digital software functions and are compatible with standard battle management systems for dismounted combat.