Wilcox To Supply Micro Range Finder For German Special Forces

    The German Special Forces has awarded Wilcox Industries together with their German partner IEA Mil-Optics GmbH a contract to supply the Micro Range Finder – Enhanced, or MRF Xe for short. The Wilcox MRF Xe is a compact laser ranging tool tailored for snipers and seasoned tactical shooters who demand pinpoint accuracy and effective targeting over vast distances.

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    Below is an example of how Wilcox’s Micro Range Finder can be mounted on a rifle.

    Micro Range Finder For German Special Forces

    Here is the press release in full:

    Contract Award to Supply the MRF Xe to the German Special Forces

    NEWINGTON, NH USA – On 27 February 2024, the German Special Forces awarded Wilcox Industries Corp. a contract to supply the Micro Range Finder – Enhanced (MRF Xe™). This contract is the result of a multi-year competitive selection process.  The MRF Xe™ system is Wilcox’s next generation fire control system is engineered with uncompromising performance in mind, the MRF Xe™ provides the end user with extremely accurate ballistic solutions, increased situational awareness in any environment, housed in a very small lightweight form factor.

    The contract will be performed by Wilcox in partnership with its German representative and partner IEA Mil-Optics GmbH located in Nagold, Germany, that received the demand to supply laser range finding devices for an array of long-range weapon systems. IEA Mil-Optics will be responsible for managing the supply of the MRF Xe™ to the Bundeswehr for the duration of the contract. The MRF Xe™ will be manufactured at Wilcox’s facility in Newington, NH USA.

    In response to the contract award, James Teetzel, CEO of Wilcox stated, “We are very honored and pleased to learn of the good news that Wilcox was down selected as the global partner to the German Special Forces and IEA Mil-Optics GmbH supplying the MRF Xe system. Our unwavering commitment to support the warfighter and safeguarding their wellbeing is utmost priority.”

    For More Information

    For more information about the MRF Xe™, visit: www.wilcoxind.com/MRF-Xe

    For information on all other Wilcox and Wilcox Products, visit Wilcox’ website at: www.wilcoxind.com  or call: 603-431-1331.

    About Wilcox Industries Corp.

    Headquartered in Newington, NH USA, Wilcox is a proud ISO 9001:2015 certified company that was founded in 1982.  Wilcox’s standards for quality are demonstrated every single day throughout the entire manufacturing process from design, testing, validation & verification, production, launching and most importantly customer support. The Wilcox brand remains synonymous with cutting-edge innovation with an unsurpassed quality, and increased operational capability providing a tactical discriminator that is simply without compromise.

    Micro Range Finder For German Special Forces

    The Wilcox MRF Xe

    Eric B

    Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6×6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.


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