Latest "Thermal" stories

UN says night vision devices are being supplied to the Taliban in increasing numbers

“Equipment is normally rail mounted onto rifles and becomes most effective in combination with the Taliban’s use of Dragunov 7.62 x 54 mm sniper rifles, which allow effective targeting at up to or even above 800 meters."-UN report

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Is that the right terrorist? This new tech IDs faces in the dark

Troops could use facial recognition to find their intended target.

6 years ago

Modernizing infantry Marines: Big changes coming as grunts take on more special ops-style missions

The Corps is on a major push to overhaul how its fundamental basic unit operates in battle.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

Marines hunt for new thermal and night vision goggles for grunts

The Corps is looking to equip infantry Marines with binocular goggles capable of both night vision and thermal imaging.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

ISIS snipers using US thermal devices

How ISIS got the thermal devices is unknown, but Iraq and Syria are known for illicit arms markets.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

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