Sagem to supply JIM LR multifunction infrared binoculars to French Army

Sagem (SAFRAN Group) today announced that they have received an initial order for 155 JIM LR (long-range) multifunction infrared binoculars by French defense procurement agency DGA. This order is part of the 2006 framework contract won by Sagem, covering more than 850 JIM LR binoculars for the French armed forces. The contract also includes 81 MEPS 08P portable tactical monitors for remote control of the JIM LR binoculars, which helps protect the user, plus vehicle adaptation kits, design of support resources, and training of maintenance technicians. Everything will be delivered to the French army in 2009. Performing and innovative, Sagem’s JIM LR binoculars combine a number of functions in a single portable, tactical unit: day-night vision, range-finding, laser pointer, direction-finding, GPS and data transmission. Its high performance give army units outstanding capabilities, including day/night threat detection, precision high-speed target designation, and intelligence feedback for theater command and combat units. JIM LR binoculars are compatible with the FELIN soldier modernization system, and contribute to battlespace digitization. These binoculars call on the joint expertise of Sagem and its Swiss subsidiary Vectronix. They have also been ordered by several NATO countries.