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Thales delivers first 300 Bi-NYX night vision goggles to French Army

Oct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2024

By Defence Industry Europe

Thales has made the first delivery of 300 Bi-NYX night vision goggles to the French Army, part of a larger order placed by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) in 2020. This shipment is the first of 2,000 units ordered in December 2023, with the remaining 1,700 sets expected to be delivered by the end of 2024.

The Bi-NYX goggles are designed for vehicle driving and will enhance the capabilities of French forces, complementing the 12,960 O-NYX goggles already in service for dismounted soldiers. Thales’s manufacturing site at Saint-Héand can produce over 250 units per month, demonstrating the company’s ability to meet the high-volume production needs of the French military.

The Bi-NYX model builds on the Nellie solution and offers high-resolution stereoscopic vision with a 47-degree field of view in a lightweight design. Thales developed these advanced night vision goggles through a self-funded project, further solidifying its role as a key supplier of cutting-edge military technology to the French Army.