Senop Oy has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistic Command for deliveries of laser sights and image intensifiers. The order is significant and is a continuation of the procurement contracts made in 2020 and 2021. With this acquisition the Finnish Defence Forces further develops soldiers’ capability to fight effectively 24/7 in demanding environments. The order value is more than €24 M excluding VAT and delivery of the new systems is scheduled for the years 2023 and 2024. Senop laser sights and image intensifiers are developed in close co-operation with the Finnish Defence Forces. Intensive field tests by FDF test teams have been conducted in 2019 and 2020 in demanding conditions. Special attention has been paid to the performance, ergonomics, durability, and low weight of the devices in the process of their development. Energy management is a key requirement especially in Arctic conditions. All these devices can operate both AA and CR123 batteries. The Senop EVA 40 NVG can also be equipped with an external power supply to increase its operating hours.
“We are very proud to be able to support the development of the Finnish Defence Forces’ night fighting capability with new solutions and equipment. Our professionals have supported operations in the field, thus completing ergonomics and durability of the new devices. We are also committed to providing technical support and training to the FDF during the whole introduction phase. The co-operation with FDF has been excellent”, says Aki Korhonen, CEO of Senop.
The order consists of Soldier’s Laser sights, Tactical Laser sights, and NVG Monocular image intensifiers. The Senop LUKE Soldier’s Laser Sight is a light, simple, and robust laser sight to withstand high recoils and extremely challenging use in military conditions. The Senop LUKE Tactical Laser Sight is a multi-functional laser sight with a visible laser, an IR laser, and an IR illuminator. The Senop EVA 40 NVG is one of the lightest high-performance NVGs on the market. The Senop EVA 40 utilises cutting-edge aspheric, high-precision glass optics combined with the state-of-the-art composite materials to provide a high level of usability and performance.
Senop builds new capabilities by tailoring solutions according to customer’s specific needs and requirements. Senop’s Defence & Security portfolio consist of high-performance image intensifiers, night sights, intelligent thermal sights, handheld target acquisition and observation systems, vehicle camera systems, hyperspectral cameras, and multipurpose container-based platform solutions. As the leading solution provider of high-end optics in the Nordics, sights are set to become the primary provider of advanced electro-optical systems and system platforms in Europe. Senop is a subsidiary of Millog Ltd and a part of Patria Group. Patria Plc (Finnish: Patria Oyj, Swedish: Patria Abp) is a Finnish provider of defence, security and aviation life-cycle support services. Patria’s mission is to give its customers confidence in all conditions, and the vision is to be the #1 partner for critical operations on land, sea and air. Patria has several locations including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Estonia, the Netherlands and Spain. Patria employs 3,000 professionals. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership.
