Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Wednesday that its US subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a maximum ceiling of $500 million for the supply of new night vision goggles.
The contract focuses on the delivery of Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems, along with spare and repair parts, contractor logistics support and test item refurbishment for the US Marine Corps.
Following the contract announcement, Elbit Systems of America was awarded an initial delivery order valued at approximately $127 million. Work under this ID/IQ contract will be performed in Roanoke, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by 2028.
The SBNVG is an advanced, lightweight, helmet-mounted system designed to significantly improve night vision in a variety of environments and conditions. Its technology promises to enhance the warfighter’s situational awareness and performance, offering extended battery life and state-of-the-art white phosphor image intensifier tubes for superior clarity and depth perception.
Butzi Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, expressed his gratitude and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to providing advanced equipment to the U.S. Marine Corps. This contract further solidifies Elbit Systems of America’s role as a key partner in providing cutting-edge technology to the Marine Corps.
Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems America, emphasized the company’s continued commitment to providing the Marines with the most advanced night vision and electro-optical innovations. The SBNVG is a critical evolution that will provide the future networked warfighter with sophisticated decision support and display systems.
Compared to its predecessor, the AN/PVS-14 legacy system, the SBNVG offers significantly improved capabilities, including enhanced depth perception, improved clarity and thermal imaging. This helmet-mounted system enables Marines to navigate in dark environments, operate vehicles at night, and effectively engage targets even in extreme darkness or obscured battlefield conditions.
The Marine Corps’ adoption of the SBNVG marks a significant leap forward in night vision technology, enhancing their operational effectiveness in low-light and challenging scenarios.