Laser Rangefinder for the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank

, APOPKA, Fla.: Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army to deliver Eyesafe Laser Rangefinders (ELRF) to be installed on the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank. 
 
Under the terms of the approximately $20 million contract, Northrop Grumman's Laser Systems business unit will provide more than 500 rangefinder systems beginning in late 2007. 
 
The ELRF is a highly accurate, hardened system for the fire control sight in the Abrams Main Battle Tank. The ELRF gives the tank gunner the ability to determine target ranges in all battlefield conditions including fog, smoke, dust, sand and haze. Additionally, the rangefinder allows U.S. forces to train safely against each other.