The French Army is about to gain sharper battlefield “eyes” as Senop lands a DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) contract to deliver its Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager (AFCD TI).
Built for day-and-night operations, the device packs a laser rangefinder that can measure distances to targets up to 3 kilometers (1.86 miles), alongside fused thermal and daylight imaging channels for enhanced detection.
Housed in a carbon-fiber casing, it can reportedly withstand shocks in the field and maintain operational reliability under harsh combat conditions.
Its integrated ballistic computer supports engagement of both moving and stationary targets, aided by sensors that track slope, tilt, temperature, and air pressure.
At just 1.7 kilograms (3.75 pounds), the sight can run on standard double‑A batteries, a rechargeable lithium battery, or an external 12–30 volt direct current power source.
Moving Into Service
Procurement follows years of development and testing by Senop, DGA, and Saab’s Ground Combat Unit.
Senop led system validation, customization, and testing, culminating in a selection that reportedly meets France’s technical and operational requirements.
Work on the contract begins this year, with Senop overseeing production, deployment, training, maintenance, and lifecycle support.
“This contract represents an important recognition … of an international expansion strategy and our longstanding commitment to delivering dependable and technically advanced capabilities,” said Aki Korhonen, President of Senop Oy.
“We are honored by the confidence that DGA has placed in our company.”
