[This article has been updated, original publish date: April 18, 2024]
L3Harris has an airborne portfolio of EO/IR sensors systems that are deployed worldwide, at varying ranges, and with overlapping fields-of-view, creating the opportunity for uninterrupted surveillance of borders, forward operating bases, airfields and other vital infrastructure. These systems are found on more than 260 different types of platforms, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV and aerostat platforms.
L3Harris continually invests in developing new products and features to improve performance and reliability across its line-up of WESCAM MX™-Series EO/IR sensor systems. This includes the new WESCAM MX™-8D, a compact, digital multi-sensor, multi-axis stabilized system with a high-precision laser target designator, real-time image enhancement, high-performance haze penetrator and an advanced automatic video tracker.
The WESCAM MX-8D is ideal for manned or unmanned airborne platforms that require the combination of advanced imaging in a low-weight installation package. Like all other WESCAM MX-Series products, the MX-8D offers exceptional reliability and ease of use, but in a more compact, lightweight form factor.
L3Harris also continues to the development of medium to large diameter EO/IR systems that will be released over the coming year to improve reliability and range performance. These systems include the WESCAM MX™-10, WESCAM MX™-15 and WESCAM MX™-20 systems that provide ISR for medium, high and ultra-high altitude missions. Each class size can also be equipped with designation capabilities.
The WESCAM MX™-25D system provides a unique set of capabilities as a next-generation system. Through robust research and development the MX-25D has evolved into the ultimate sighting solution. Recent field tests confirmed it provides increased aircrew safety with higher resolutions and a farther infrared and laser range with improved accuracy. Another major upgrade is the improved daylight sight due to advancements in short wave infrared functionality. Overall, evolutions of the WESCAM MX-25D have led to considerable weight reductions along with new multi-target tracking features.
