Senop developping next generation night vision google for Finnish army.

Senop Oy, a Finnish company signed a letter of intent on May 23, 2024, with the Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command on the further development of new night vision devices.
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Finnish soldier equipped with Night vision device M20 base of development for new Night vision google  (Picture source: Patria group)

The letter of intent is related to the improvement of the Army's night fighting capability. This R&D partnership aims to provide the Finnish Defence Forces with the option of procuring domestic night vision devices that combines high performance, security of supply, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with the existing and future Finnish soldier systems.

Those NVG must answer several conditions detailled in the letter of intent for the Finnish Defence Forces

- A next-generation night vision goggles based on M20 technology, with improved ergonomics and a new helmet mount.
- A tactical thermal binoculars based on uncooled thermal camera technology, utilizing both existing and new software solutions developed specifically for the Finnish Defence Forces.
- A next-generation multipurpose fire control system based on smart sight technology for several weapon platforms e.g. support weapons and anti-tank weapon systems.

Other countries will also be able to join the development of the night vision devices at a later stage.

The ability to fight day and night and in challenging conditions is a key capability in the modern battlefield. According to AKI KORHONEN, President of Senop Oy, this letter of intent reflects a trend in which every time  fighting capability, ergonomics, and the ability to fire
rapidly with high first-round hit probability in all situations are crucial factors in achieving victory on the battlefield. The development of new night vision devices is a significant and strategically important
project for us. Korhonen emphasizes that serving the customer is our top priority, and the Finnish Defence Forces are our most important customers. Through testing and R&D cooperation with end users, we can hone the usability and performance of our equipment to a razor’s edge.

Senop is a Finnish provider of high-performance night vision devices and demanding system integration services as well as critical communications solutions for the defence and security sector. Senop’s mission is to enable reliable situational awareness as well as increased firepower and mobility even in the most extreme conditions for their customers.

Senop provides high-performance night vision devices designed for harsh operation environments, intelligent sensor technology-based solutions and demanding turn-key system integration services, as well as secure communications solutions and services for customers in the defence, security and critical infrastructure industries. Senop is a subsidiary of Millog and
part of Patria Group