Multi-year deal includes advanced MWIR and LWIR detectors for gunner and commander sights, and remote weapon stations
SCD, a global leader in infrared (IR) technology for defence applications, has secured contracts worth over US$40 million in Asia to supply a broad range of advanced cooled MWIR (Medium-Wave Infrared) and LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared) detectors. These detectors will be integrated into multiple armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) platforms—including gunner sights, commander sights, and remote weapon stations—as part of a major multi-phase modernisation programme for armoured fleets in the region.
SCD’s MWIR and LWIR detectors are designed to give AFV crews a decisive operational edge, enabling around-the-clock detection, identification, and target classification in all weather and battlefield conditions. Powered by the company’s advanced digital ROIC (Readout Integrated Circuit) technology, the systems also incorporate proprietary Type-II Superlattice (T2SL) technology, which offers exceptional sensitivity and a high signal-to-noise ratio in the long-wave infrared spectrum. These capabilities are critical for long-range target acquisition and enhanced situational awareness—allowing operators to distinguish objects and threats at extended distances, even in degraded visibility environments.
The detectors’ flexible, modular architecture allows for straightforward integration into both legacy and next-generation AFV systems. Their design supports high-resolution IR imaging, reliable performance, and increased survivability for ground forces operating in complex and evolving combat scenarios.
The three-year contract reinforces SCD’s longstanding relationships with leading Asian defence OEMs and demonstrates the company’s ability to deliver scalable, field-proven IR solutions to major defence programmes.
“This is a significant milestone for SCD, and a clear indicator of the growing demand for our advanced infrared solutions across the SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR spectrums,” said Shai Fishbein, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at SCD. “The contract underscores the technological maturity and operational reliability of our detector families—especially our proprietary T2SL-based cooled LWIR detectors, which offer critical advantages in target recognition under the most challenging operational conditions. We’re proud to support our defence partners in Asia as they enhance the capabilities of their armoured fleets.”
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