Thermal imaging cameras for the Russian Army

Thales, Thales has signed a contract with Rosoboronexport for the delivery of around 100 Catherine FC thermal imaging cameras for the Russian Army. 
 
Recently qualified for deployment with the Russian armed forces – a first in Russia for Western equipment – the Catherine FC thermal imaging cameras will be integrated on T-90 armoured vehicles. 
 
This contract further reinforces Thales's position as a partner to Russian industry in the field of defence optronics for land forces – a position achieved after many years of cooperation on export contracts. It also marks a decisive step forward in Thales's commitment to extend its position in the Russian defence market and to step up cooperation and investment with local industry.  
 
Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide, supported by a comprehensive services offering. The group's civil and military businesses develop in parallel to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. Leveraging a global network of high-level researchers, Thales offers a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy critical information systems. Thales employs 70,000 people in 50 countries and generated revenues of EUR 10.3 billion in 2006, with a record order book of over EUR 20 billion.