Vectronix AG awarded contract by Thales to supply 1400 MOSKITO to UK Mod

June 25th, 2011 By VMSB – DEFESA Global

Switzerland based company Vectronix AG (owned by French Sagem SA), has been awarded a continuative contract by the Thales Prime Contract Management Office (PCMO) to supply an additional quantity of 1400 MOSKITO multi-function target acquisition units to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK Mod) under the FIST (Future Integrated Soldier Technology) soldier modernization project. This order increases the total quantity of MOSKITOs now to be delivered under this programme to over 4000 units.

With the British Army, MOSKITO system will be utilized as the new Commander’s Target Locator (CTL). The unique multi-function device combines all essential day and night viewing, measuring and geo-location functions into one compact and user friendly device weighing less than 1.2 kg, including its commercially available batteries.