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The article discusses the evolution and use of electro-optical (EO) sensors in the U.S. military. Topics discussed include the importance of low-lighting imaging and cameras in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, EO and radio frequency (RF) technology areas under the Research and Development of Electro-Optical and Radio Frequency Sensors (RADERS) project, and the Air Force Research Lab's collaboration with other groups to develop EO sensor payloads.

The article discusses the adaption of different electro-optical and infrared (EO-IR) sensors by military researchers and defense industry experts to provide greater situational awareness in the warfare. It presents the views of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson, Keith Lannan of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Peter Zinsli of the U.S. Army's Intelligence and Electronic Warfare and Sensors program office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on the capabilities of EO-IR sensors.

The article discusses electro-optical (E/O) sensor payloads for armored combat vehicles, trucks, and unmanned ground vehicles in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the differences between the U.S. Army and Marine Corps on funding and fielding of sensor technologies, the development of advanced discriminating focal plane array technologies, and the emergence of interest in creating and applying active E/O sensing.

The article focuses on how sensor designers can improve their electro-optical sensor payloads for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to keep pace in the fast-moving trend. It says that designers are looking at the possibilities of design tradeoffs to meet the demand of ever-smaller, lighter, and less expensive electro-optical payloads. It mentions that hyperspectral imaging can be integrated in the design process due to its capability to detect objects of interests.

The article focuses on soldier systems technology that can help soldiers fight smarter to achieve a mission and survive the warfare. It notes that weapons with amazing capabilities would mean extra electronic and electro-optic devices to carry for each combat soldier. It suggests that soldiers must strike the right balance between capability, firepower, and survival equipment that would enable him to perform his mission and stay alive.

The article provides information on a 150 million U.S. dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Navy to the Lockheed Martin Laser and Sensor Systems segment in Bothell, Washington, to develop a combination laser weapon and electro-optical dazzler to disable optical sensors, called the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system. The project aims to create a laser weapon for the Flight IIA versions of the Burke-class destroyer.

The article reports on the development of radiation-hardened infrared focal plane array space sensors by defense company Raytheon Co. Topics include on the $7.4 million contract between the U.S. Air Force and Raytheon in the construction of electrooptical sensors for strategic space applications and surveillance.

The article reports on the development of electro-optical, electronic, and magnetic materials for advanced military radar, infrared sensors and communications by electronics materials experts at UES Inc. It mentions that the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has given contract to UES for the Nanoelectronics Materials Optimization program. It also metions that nanoscale transport electronic materials and processes will provide nanoscale electrical and thermal transport for transistors.

The author discusses the Combined EO/IR Surveillance and Response System (CESARS) initiative of the U.S. Navy which aim to develop an electro-optical shipboard defense system to protect surface warships from fast attack boats, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The author states that the program has two parts such as the Shipboard Panoramic EO/IR Cueing and Surveillance System (SPECSS) and the Multispectral EO/IR Countermeasures for Advanced Threats project (MEIRCAT).

The article reports on the delivery of the first MX-15 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system to Airbus Defence and Space from L3 WESCAM.

The article reports on Teledyne Scientific & Imaging LLC's contract with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the development of space-qualified shortwave infrared (SWIR) electro-optical sensor chip assemblies for the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST).

The article reports on the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's sensor-fusion program that aims to enhance the effectiveness of surveillance radar by blending electro-optical technologies like visible-light, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors. The five-year Precision Real-time Engagement Combat Identification Sensor Exploitation project plans to improve current radar technologies through signal processing, alternative bandwidths and similar approaches, aside from fusing sensors.

The article evaluates FLIR X6900sc SLS and FLIR X8500sc strained layer superlattice high-speed, longwave thermal cameras for military and aerospace science and research applications from FLIR Systems Inc.

The article evaluates Viento HD IP67 1080-pixel thermal camera for military and security electro-optical applications from Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc.

The article reports on the $8.2 million contract granted to electro-optics sensors provider Quantum Imaging Inc. by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division in Indiana. Topics include the development of infrared electro-optics for multispectral targeting systems that is capable of long-range surveillance of the U.S. military's manned and unmanned aircraft by installing SWIR camera assemblies, infrared cameras, and service repairs for the military surveillance equipment.

The article reports that KVH Industries Inc. in Rhode Island has provided the U.S. Army with fiber-optic gyros (FOGs) to be used in remote weapon stations (RWS). It notes that FOGs enable gunners to stabilize fire-control systems on armored vehicles in RWS. It adds that KVH has provided the electro-optical technology under terms of a 7.1 million dollars order from a major defense contractor.

The article reports on the effort of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to ask the defense industry to improve the performance of electro-optical system to help snipers hit targets at long ranges.

The article reports on the additional electro-optical submarine sensor masts from military contractor and manufacturer L-3 KEO ordered by the U.S. Navy for the submarine fleet of the country.

The article reports on the additional submarine electro-optical imaging systems ordered by the U.S. Navy from aerospace company Lockheed Martin Corp. which has the potential for installation on Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines.

The article reports on the announcement of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) officials in Arlington, Virginia regarding a $20.2 million contract to Northrop Grumman Corp. The contract is for the second phase of the DARPA Project Endurance to develop laser weapons to defend aircraft from electro-optical and infrared- guided surface-to-air missiles. A $14.6 million contract has been awarded also by DARPA to Northrop Grumman for the first phase of Project Endurance.

The article reports on the predict analysts at market research MarketsandMarkets in Dallas shows that global demand for military electro-optical and infrared sensors is expected to reach $16.35 billion by 2020, rising at a combined annual growth rate of 7.71 percent.

Focuses on the stabilization package for electro-optical sensors developed by Graflex Inc. Commercial and military applications of the advanced sensor technology; Key specifications.

The article reports on the plan of the U.S. Army electro-optics experts to develop electronic modules and long-wave infrared (LWIR) sensors. The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground-Belvoir Division (ACC-APG-Belvoir) officials are searching industry for experience in developing LWIR and medium-wave IR (MWIR) technologies. The Horizontal Technology Integration Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (HTI 2GF) B-Kit is the technology that would like to be replaced by experts.

The article focuses on the contract awarded by the U.S. Army to the BAE Systems Electronic Systems segment and DRS RSTA Technologies Inc. for the development of electro-optical targeting system. It states that Joint Effects Targeting Systems (JETS) Target Location Designation System (TLDS) is a type of one-man targeting system. It adds that DRS RSTA and BAE Systems will build five to 20 prototypes of JETS systems that would last for approximately two and a half years.

The article reports that DRS will provide electrooptical components for Army Raytheon LRAS3 Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems integrators at Raytheon Co. Network Centric Systems segment in McKinney, Texas.

The article presents the author's views on soldier systems which are designed to help soldiers fight smarter. He muses on the amazing capabilities of new soldier technology that would mean extra electronic and electro-optic devices to carry. The author thinks that today's soldier must strike the right balance between capability, firepower, and survival equipment that would enable him to perform his mission and stay alive.