Leonardo DRS has received a $63 million production order from the U.S. Army for FWS-I thermal sights. The award is issued under an existing indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract covering thermal weapon sights for dismounted soldiers.

FWS-I is a lightweight uncooled thermal imaging system that wirelessly links to soldier-worn vision devices including the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular and the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. The thermal image appears in the helmet-mounted display, allowing a soldier to acquire a target without shouldering the rifle.

The uncooled infrared design needs no cryogenic cooling, and the clip-on configuration works with multiple weapon platforms.