Wednesday, December 15, 2010

DARPA Awards Contract To Produce Laser Enhanced Sniper Systems

DARPA Awards Contract To Produce Laser Enhanced Sniper Systems: "Lockheed Martin was awarded a $6.9 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for multiple One Shot laser-based sniper systems that improve accuracy and reduce the possibility of detection.
Existing sniper scopes cannot measure wind at long distances. One Shot utilizes a laser and camera to gauge wind speed and direction within 1500 meters, while employing sensors to account for atmospheric conditions and direct-view optics for enhanced night vision capability.
This combination enables snipers to identify targets more accurately whether in day or night situations."