FDF Army to purchase TI equipment (
In Finnish)
Translation:
Defence Forces to purchase thermal imaging equipment
The Army Materiel Division has signed an agreement of acquiring thermal imaging equipment, authorized by the Department of Defense. Tender was won bt the American Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, which supplies Phantom TI units in 2012. The purchase price including VAT is € 6.5 million.
TI equipment will improve the Army's ability to fight in dark and will improve the capability after Finland abolishes anti-personnel mines. The Army Materiel Division was mandated by DoD in February 2010.
Equipment maintenance and installation will be performed by Finnish company called Millog Oy. The acquisition includes an option for later purchases.