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Army

Thales To Supply Long-Range Imager To German Forces

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

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Thales Group said the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded it a contract for the manufacture and supply of 10 sets of Sophie XF Type long-range cooled thermal imagers. The order also includes logistical support, documentation and training. Delivery is expected this fall, the group said in a statement. Sophie XF is designed to complement around 100 previous systems used by the German armed forces. It is a hand-held, multi-functional thermal imaging device…

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