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Vectronix wins innovation award

Vectronix AG of Switzerland has won the annual “Award for Innovation” from the Swiss-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CFSCI) for its STERNA target locator with advanced inertial technology. The annual award ceremony was held on January 25, 2013 in Montreux, Switzerland.

Vectronix Opens State-Of-The-Art Meeting And Observation Tower

Vectronix is celebrating the opening of its new VIP meeting and demonstration facility “Eagle Eye”. This building addition crowns the staged plan of continuously expanding and modernizing the Heerbrugg site for a total investment of over 30 million Swiss Francs (~ 25 million Euros), including a new 4000m2 high-technology manufacturing building opened in 2009.

Vectronix to provide the U.S. Army with unique handheld precision targeting systems

Vectronix will provide the handheld precision targeting solutions to support the Handheld Precision Targeting Devices (HHPTD) solicitation awarded on July 3rd, 2012. As part of the HHPTD program, Vectronix will also deliver an equal amount of STERNA Precision Target Location Systems.

Vectronix introduces its all new medium range clip-on night sight

Vectronix AG introduces NiteSpotMR - its newest clip-on night sight at the DSA 2012 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vectronix acquires Thermal Imaging Business

Vectronix Inc., a subsidiary of Vectronix AG, Switzerland, announced today that it has successfully closed the transaction to acquire the thermal imaging business unit of Irvine Sensors Corporation.

TERRAPIN - Vectronix expands market access with affordable, military proven Laser Range Finder

Vectronix AG, the Swiss-based global leader in portable optronics solutions, introduces its newest Laser Range Finder TERRAPIN

STERNA - Vectronix introduces revolutionary Precision Target Location Systems

Vectronix AG, the Swiss and US-based global leader in portable optronics solutions, introduces STERNA – a full range of ultra-light, non-magnetic Precision Target Location Systems (PTLS) - at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition 2011.

Vectronix unveils new Pocket Laser Range Finder: PLRF25C

Vectronix AG, the Swiss-based global leader in portable optronics solutions, introduces its newest member of the global PLRF family at the DSEi 2011 exhibition in London, GB.

Vectronix wins continuative contract for FIST

Vectronix has been awarded a continuative contract under the UK FIST programme to supply an additional 1400 Commanders Target Locator (CTL), also known as MOSKITO.

TACS-M – The ultimate clip-on thermal solution for NV devices

Vectronix AG, the Swiss-based, global leader in portable optronics solutions is proud to introduce its Miniature Thermal Acquisition Clip-On System TACS-M at the IDEX 2011 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Breaking News from the Gulf Front

Vectronix Products Acclaimed by U.S. Soldier in Afghanistan

The soldier-son of a Vectronix employee is deployed in Afghanistan. Under the harshest battle conditions he and his team maximize security and effectiveness – with the trusted help of Vectronix products.
 

U.S. Soldier Survives Sniper Attack – Instead, VECTOR Binoculars Take the Injury

“It kind of felt like Chuck Norris kicked me in the side,” is how the U.S. soldier described what it felt like to get shot.

During a routine patrol near the village of Yazeen he was hit by bullets twice, with both rounds being stopped by the side-plate of his body armor. One bullet hit his VECTOR binoculars.

MOSKITO with maximum exposure at Eurosatory 2010

Vectronix`s recent product launch of MOSKITO has considerably heighten the level of expectation today’s buyers have when selecting their solution for portable observation and location units. The unique and outstanding performance-to-weight-ratio of MOSKITO has set new standards. The popularity is also reflected by the large number of companies and organizations who will showcase MOSKITO at Eurosatory 2010.

Vectronix AG acquires US Company Optics 1 Inc.

In its official press release dated December 2, 2009, Sagem (Safran Group) announced the acquisition of the US company Optics 1, Inc. through its subsidiary Vectronix AG after receiving necessary approvals from American authorities.

Vectronix wins the 2009 award for French development in Switzerland

Heerbrugg, October 22, 2009 – Vectronix AG, a Swiss enterprise owned by Sagem, part of the French technology group Safran, wins the „Prix du développement français en Suisse“ for 2009.

Heerbrugg, Oktober 22, 2009 – Die Schweizer Firma Vectronix AG, ein Unternehmen im Besitz von Sagem und Teil des französischen Technologiekonzerns Safran, gewinnt 2009 den „Prix du développement français en Suisse“.

Heerbrugg, le 22 Octobre 2009 – Vectronix AG, filiale suisse de Sagem, société du groupe français de haute technologie Safran, a remporté le « Prix du développement français en Suisse » pour l’année 2009.

Inaugural celebration of new production building in Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Heerbrugg, Switzerland, September 17, 2009 – Vectronix AG is moving into its new production facility only 11 months after breaking ground. Today’s inauguration party concludes the successful planning and execution of this project.

Heerbrugg, Schweiz, 17. September 2009 - Nach nur 11-monatiger Bauzeit konnte die Vectronix AG im Juli 2009 bereits in die neu errichtete Produktionsstätte an der Max-Schmidheiny-Strasse in Heerbrugg, Schweiz einziehen. Die heutige Feier schliesst eine erfolgreiche Projektplanung und -ausführung ab.

Vectronix wins major contracts in the UK for FIST

Heerbrugg, Switzerland, September 8, 2009 - Vectronix AG, the Swiss-based manufacturer of handheld range finding and night vision equipment, has been awarded two substantial contracts under the FIST programme in the UK to supply its new products MOSKITO and RAAM, with a combined total value of over 92 million Swiss Francs.

Vectronix Inc. and BAE Systems

Leesburg, Va., September 4, 2009 – Leesburg, Virginia based Vectronix Inc. and BAE Systems will provide handheld laser target locators to the U.S. Army under a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

Vectronix portrait in Jane's IDR

One of the leading magazine Jane's International Defence Review portrays Vectronix as the first and foremost provider of handheld target acquisition systems.

Vectronix Wins UAE Artillery Observer Contract

The United Arab Emirates Army has signed a AED 32.6 million (CHF 10.4 million) contract with Vectronix AG to acquire the GonioLight G-TI for their new Artillery Observer System...

MOSKITO Nominated For Most Innovative Defense Technology of 2008

MOSKITO, the newest multifunction handheld from Vectronix AG has been nominated for the Most Innovative Defense Technology (MIDT) Award for 2008...

Vectronix AG announces exhibition schedule for 2009.

Vectronix AG, a global leader in state-of-the-art security and defense solutions for observation and geo-location under harsh field conditions has announced its 2009 exhibition schedule.

Vectronix brings world’s smallest and lightest MIL SPEC Night Vision Monocular to South East Asia.

Vectronix AG, a global leader in image intensification night vision devices, is bringing its newest innovation to INDO DEFENCE 2008, the TARSIUS16 Miniature Night Vision Monocular.

Vectronix exhibits at Interpolitex 2008

Vectronix AG exhibited at Interpolitex 2008, the 12th International Exhibition of Means for Provision of State Security. International security state "Interpoliteh" took place in a number of similar specialized forums, and provided a unique opportunity to meet together developers, producers and users of special police and military equipment to monitor the market, conclude trade deals, and develop further contacts.

FORUM 2008 - Let's Shape Our Future

Vectronix AG hosted FORUM 2008 from September 29 to October 3 at the Hotel Palace in Lucerne, Switzerland. Representatives from over 50 countries came together to discuss industry trends...

TARSIUS16 - Let Night Be Light

With over 50,000 BIG/BIM image intensified night vision devices in operation, Vectronix decided to make its next product significantly lighter and smaller than existing MIL-spec goggles and monoculars, without sacrificing ...