French developers presented an innovative machine gun sight Ironsnake equipped with a thermal imaging

< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/82/35/IB-FRFATHKB1_999EA2A6B.jpg" Alt = "French developers presented an innovative machine gun sight Ironsnake, equipped with a thermal imaging"/~ 62 < p > during the exhibition of Sofins 2025, which took place at the Camp de Souge landfill near Bordeaux, the French company Safran Defense & amp; Space introduced a new thermal sight called Ironsnake. The device is designed in cooperation with Bertin Technologies and is intended for use on automatic shooting weapons of 5.56 mm caliber and 7.62 mm caliber. Ironsnake combines optical and thermal imaging technologies in compact and energy efficient housing.

< p >One of the key features of the system is the presence of two channels & mdash; Optical for instantaneous detection of target and thermal, which allows to see objects invisible to the naked eye, in particular in conditions of low visibility or at night. The sight is also equipped with a digital sighting marker, which can be configured depending on the type of task and conditions of combat. Thanks to this, the fighter does not need to switch between the individual systems & mdash; Everything is integrated into one device.

< p > Ironsnake is ready for work in less than 1.5 seconds. In thermal imaginary mode, the device provides more than 10 hours of continuous operation, and in the mode of conventional collimator sight & mdash; up to 1000 hours. It is compatible with night vision devices or magnifying glasses. This greatly increases the efficiency of firing in dynamic conditions and also helps to detect masked goals.

< P > Ergonomics is paid special attention: the sight is easily integrated into a modern small arms without deterioration of controllability. Ironsnake combines the functions of a daytime sight and an autonomous thermal imager in a light, impact -resistant body that meets the needs of a modern soldier. Safran and Bertin, known for their expertise in the field of optics and sensory systems, have created a solution that can become a new standard in army modernization programs.

< P > Ironsnake Presentation demonstrates Safran's desire to strengthen positions in the high -precision sighting market. In the context of increasing demand for multifunctional and day -use devices, the novelty may be interested in both special units and regular troops.