Sagem’s MOST day-night surveillance system

Sagem, a Safran group company, has expanded its product range with the addition of a new system that makes its debut at DefExpo 2014. This is MOST ( MâtOptronique de Surveillance Terrestre oroptronic land surveillance mast).

The heart of this new system consists of Sagem’s JIM LR long-range multifunction infrared binoculars. Building on the high- performance JIM LR, Sagem has added other advanced functions on MOST, including day-night image fusion, panoramic display, and automatic threat detection. MOST is operated from a shelter-mounted tactical terminal and features the latest image processing software, and is offered in several configurations: vehicle mounted, fixed station or telescopic mast, among others. Covering a full 360 degrees, the JIM LR sensor incorporates a thermal imager, daytime channel, GPS, and a north seeker enabling the detection and position determination of a target at a range of several kilometers, for protection, intelligence and attack missions. With adequate power supply, it can operate round- the- clock. Featuring a highly modular design, the MOST system uses a quick release bracket that allows the JIM LR binoculars to be easily removed from the system for use by dismounted troops. JIM LR can be used standalone by forward observers in closeair-support loop, involving artillery, attack helicopters, or fighter-bombers.

This new system intends to capitalise on the global success of Sagem’s JIM family of thermal binoculars: more than 6,000 JIM LR units are either on order or in service across some 30 countries, including the USA, UK, Poland, Denmark and France

Sagem will be showcasing its products at the Safran stand during DefExpo 2014 in four main areas: portable optronics, navigation systems, Patroller UAV and AASM missile systems.