According to one source on Tanknet the......
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" "R2-D2" looking thing on the top of the turret is a gimbal mount cam, with thermal imaging and a range finder built in "
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...though I really have NO idea why it would need a range finder unless it was all part of the package that was bolted to the top. Apparently there are cameras all over the vehicle and it can be operated remotely so TI would be very useful under those circumstances.
The US Army is buying them as well
Don