DiOP Receives $9 Million Contract from BAE Systems to Supply Infrared Lens Objectives for Thermal Weapons Sights II --TWSII--.SALEM, N.H. -- Diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s Optical Products, Inc. (DiOP), a leading manufacturer of thermal imaging solutions and optical components, has received a five year, $9 million contract from BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. , Lexington MA, to design and fabricate the infrared An invisible band of radiation at the lower end of the visible light spectrum. With wavelengths from 750 nm to 1 mm, infrared starts at the end of the microwave spectrum and ends at the beginning of visible light. objective lens assemblies for the BAE System's Thermal Weapons Sight II. The base number of units is 11,700, which could rise to 28,000 units, placing the contract value in excess of $24 million over the five-year term. Infrared objective lenses are major subassemblies in the Thermal Weapons Sight II program for BAE Information and Electronic Warfare Noun 1. electronic warfare - military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum EW military action, action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" Systems. In making the announcement, DiOP founder Lou Fantozzi, commented, "This contract is a significant extension of DiOP's on going relationship with BAE Systems. We are extremely pleased to be part of the team of such a significant U.S. Army program." About BAE Systems BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The company designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics avionics (ā'vēŏn`ĭks), electronic instruments used in air or space flight; also the design and production of such instruments. Early planes had few instruments, but as aviation and aircraft became more complex, so did instrumentation. , communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years and is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defense systems. About DiOP DiOP is a worldwide leader in thermal imaging solutions, with three decades of industry-leading experience as a vertically integrated manufacturer of infrared products. It provides world-class infrared optical lens assemblies, windows and filters, the highest quality thermal imaging cameras, and complete electro-optical integrated surveillance systems solutions. Drawing on its own in-house mechanical, optical, electrical, coating, and software engineering expertise, the company takes control of all critical manufacturing processes. DiOP delivers superior quality and innovation to Public Safety, Fire Services
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