NSPA awards RTX additional contract for optical day sights
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Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured an additional multi-million-dollar contract from the Danish Defence Armed Forces for ELCAN Specter DR dual role sights, with NSPA as the contracting authority. The Specter DR is a direct-view optic offering both close quarters and precision capabilities in a single sight, featuring instant magnification switching while maintaining constant boresight, eye relief, and sight picture.
The system enables 'both eyes open' target acquisition and will replace the existing ELCAN C79 fixed 3.4x sights. According to Mike Lewis, director and general manager at Raytheon ELCAN, the battle-proven Specter DR sight enhances soldier effectiveness on the battlefield and provides NATO allies with a competitive advantage.
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- Secured new multi-million-dollar contract from Danish Defence Armed Forces
- Product will replace existing ELCAN C79 systems, indicating market expansion
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This contract carries several strategic implications: First, as NATO forces continue modernizing their equipment, the selection of the Specter DR creates a potential template for other allies seeking similar capabilities. The NSPA's involvement as the contracting authority is particularly significant, as it could streamline future procurement processes for other NATO members, potentially leading to follow-on contracts.
From a market perspective, military optics represent a high-margin, recurring revenue opportunity. As forces upgrade from older C79 fixed sights, RTX stands to benefit from both initial sales and long-term maintenance contracts. The defense optics market typically sees refresh cycles every 10-15 years, suggesting sustained revenue potential.
The competitive advantages of the Specter DR system are noteworthy:
- Dual magnification capabilities reduce the need for multiple sights, lowering total ownership costs
- Maintained boresight during magnification changes enhances combat effectiveness
- "Both eyes open" target acquisition improves soldier situational awareness
While the exact contract value isn't disclosed, the strategic importance extends beyond immediate revenue. This win reinforces RTX's position as a preferred supplier of advanced military optics to NATO forces, potentially leading to additional opportunities as other allies modernize their equipment. The contract also demonstrates RTX's ability to maintain technological leadership in a specialized market segment where barriers to entry are high due to stringent military requirements and certification processes.
ELCAN Specter DR dual role sight enhances optical capabilities for NATO allies
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The ELCAN Specter DR sight is a direct-view optic that provides close quarters and precision capability in a single sight. The Specter DR sight switches instantly between magnifications, providing the user with "both eyes open" target acquisition while boresight, eye relief and sight picture remain constant.
"The Specter DR dual role sight is battle-proven, enabling soldiers to be more effective on the battlefield," said Mike Lewis, director and general manager at Raytheon ELCAN. "Raytheon ELCAN continues to work with our customers across NATO to deliver rugged, reliable optics that give our allies a competitive advantage when it matters most."
The ELCAN Specter DR optical day sights will replace the ELCAN C79 fixed 3.4x sights.
About Raytheon ELCAN
Raytheon ELCAN is a Canadian technology leader in the global optics industry, specializing in technologically sophisticated and superior-quality optical solutions that meet strict military and commercial specifications. Raytheon ELCAN offers superior design and engineering capabilities, proprietary production technologies and fully integrated manufacturing to provide custom, turn-key solutions.
Raytheon ELCAN Specter rifle sights are recognized by military marksmen as being the easiest, most accurate small arms targeting systems and are preferred for their operational simplicity, rugged performance and high precision optics. For more information about Raytheon ELCAN, visit www.rtx.com/ELCAN
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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