Safran wins first contract for PASEO NS

 

At DSEi Safran Electronics & Defense announced it has signed its first sales contract for the latest-generation PASEO NS (Naval System), which will outfit new frigates deployed by an Asian navy. Delivered at the end of 2018, these PASEO NS sights will offer day/night target designation and surveillance capabilities.

 

PASEO NS is part of Safran Electronics & Defense's new PASEO Marine line of naval products. It is used for both surveillance and fire control of naval guns of all calibers (especially 40, 57, 76 and 100 mm). Gyrostabilized, it also features a video camera, MWIR (Medium Wave Infrared) channel and laser rangefinder. The PASEO NS can detect and automatically track all threats, conventional or asymmetrical, from near the ship out to the horizon. The company's line of naval products for surface ships also includes the Vigy Observer and Engage, EOMS NG and PASEO XLR.