Hensoldt Wins Tender for Thermal Sights for the German Army -The Firearm Blog

Mankind’s desire to see in the dark has taken another step in Germany. The German Army has just ordered 368 systems with an option for a total of 402 systems. The supplier is Hensoldt and the product is called IRV 900 A2. Quickly described, it is a thermal sight attachment for sniper rifles and machine guns, and you can find a deeper explanation further down in the article.

The IRV 900 A2 infrared attachment is a modified version of the IRV 900 A1. Source: HENSOLDT

Below you can read the Press Release:

HENSOLDT wins tender for 368 infrared attachments IRV 900 A2

Wetzlar, Germany, March 2020 –

The Bundeswehr order comprises 368 systems with an option for a further 34 attachments.

The thermal imaging devices are procured for dismounted use at medium ranges. This is a modified version of the IRV 900 A1 infrared attachment.

The IRV 900 A2 can be used either as a clip-on system with 1x magnification or as a stand-alone target lens with digital zoom.

A colour monitor allows for easier target reconnaissance with false colour display. The uncooled infrared attachment is noiseless and ready for use within 5 seconds.

In addition, the IRV 900 A2 is distinguished by the fact that it can be used on assault rifles, light and medium machine guns, multi-purpose machine guns and designated marksmen rifles.

Furthermore, it is possible and intended to be used with the fire control sight on the shoulder-launched multi-purpose weapon RGW 90 LRMP.

About HENSOLDT

HENSOLDT is a pioneer of technology and innovation in the field of defence and security electronics. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company is a German champion with strategic leadership positions in the field of sensor solutions for defence and non-defence applications. HENSOLDT develops new products to combat a wide range of threats based on innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. With currently more than 5,000 employees, HENSOLDT generated revenues of over 1 billion euros in 2018.

Sniper Rifle with Hensoldt rifle scope (not Night Vision) (Hensoldt)

I could not find any information about the A2 version, so here’s the description for the IRV900 A1 which should be very close:

The thermal sight attachment IRV 900 A1 is the enhancement of the well-tried IRV 900 – developed for sniper rifles or machine guns. As an in-line system it fulfills the high requirements of specialized troops.

The high performance was supplemented with following characteristics:

The IRV 900 A1 can be either used as a clip-on system with 1x magnification or as a stand-alone targeting optic with digital zoom. A colour monitor enables an easier target reconaissance with false colour presentation.