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Specific features of the defense industry

Vision systems for defense and security are designed to meet the specific requirements of surveillance, reconnaissance and tactical response in often hostile and unpredictable environments. Here are some of the key features of these systems:

  1. High resolution and wide spectral range: Vision systems used in defense and security must offer high-resolution images to enable accurate identification of targets or threats at long range. They often include multi-spectral capabilities, including infrared for night vision and thermal to detect targets based on heat signature.
  2. Robustness and durability: These systems have to operate in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, bad weather, salty or dusty environments, and high-vibration areas. They are generally built with impact-resistant and waterproof materials.
  3. Fast response time and precision: In security or combat situations, response time is critical. Vision systems therefore need to process images quickly to enable rapid and accurate reaction, often in real time.
  4. Integration with other sensor systems and platforms: These systems are often integrated into larger networks of sensors and command and control systems, enabling a coordinated, strategic approach to surveillance and response. They can be mounted on a variety of platforms, including land vehicles, aircraft, maritime systems, or even systems worn by individuals.
  5. Automation and artificial intelligence: Increasingly, defense vision systems incorporate AI capabilities for automated image analysis, threat detection, and target tracking. This includes facial recognition, detection of abnormal behavior, or analysis of cluttered scenes.
  6. Data security and encryption: Given the sensitive nature of the information processed, these systems are equipped with advanced security measures to protect data against interception or unauthorized access, including transmission encryption.
  7. Countermeasure capabilities: In certain contexts, vision systems can include countermeasure capabilities to avoid detection or jamming by adversaries, thus increasing their effectiveness in hostile combat or surveillance environments.
  8. Compatibility and interoperability: For effective integration into defense and security operations, these systems must be compatible with various international standards, and capable of communicating and operating in synergy with other allied equipment and systems.

 

In short, vision systems for defense and security are highly specialized to meet the needs of accurate detection, resilience in difficult conditions, and data protection, while integrating advanced technologies for analysis and automatic response.

Nexvision's expertise

The defense market expects durable, reliable products that operate under severe conditions.

Nexvision has developed numerous defense-oriented products for Thales, John Cockerill defense, Photonis, MKU, Naval Group, DGA…

These products cover thermal imaging, SWIR imaging, networked video communication (based on H264/RTSP), visible and night vision with SCMOS sensors, and onboard camera head for UAVs with live streaming for preview and control, as well as onboard recording on SSD disks.

These products are integrated into our customers’ equipment:

  • Military
  • Police
  • Civil defense
  • Special Forces
  • Restricted sites

Nexvision designs targeted, innovative technological solutions for the security and defense markets.

Nexvision has positioned itself in the naval, air and land defense markets, participating in the development of :

  • Gyrostabilized gimbals/pods
  • Sights
  • Infrared cameras
  • SWIR cameras
  • UV cameras
  • sCMOS cameras
  • EBCMOS cameras
  • Multifunction binoculars
  • Inertial navigation systems
  • Fusion technologies.

Customers and completed projects

Nexvision has developed numerous defense-oriented products for Thales, John Cockerill defense, Photonis, MKU, Naval Group, DGA…