10th Night Vision Surveillance Equipment Conference in Finland: NSPA

Defense News ,Finland :- The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) orchestrated the 10th Night Vision Surveillance Equipment (NVSE) Conference from February 13-15, held in Rovaniemi, Finland and hosted by the Finnish Defense Forces. This gathering brought together military experts, NSPA specialists, and NVSE manufacturers from various NATO countries.

Fifty national delegates representing 16 NATO nations and associated states, along with NATO specialists and 14 prominent industry players, convened at the NVSE Conference. The primary focus of discussions was on the latest advancements in Night Vision and Optoelectronics (NVO) technologies, with a particular emphasis on sniper clip-on devices and augmented reality. Thermal sights, along with auxiliary sniper equipment such as spotter scopes, weather stations, and ballistic calculators, were also explored.

Attendees seized the opportunity to exchange operational, technical, and logistics information crucial for the acquisition and in-service support of the latest generation NVO. NSPA representatives provided insights into the support offered to nations through the NVO Support Partnership, highlighting procurement best practices, opportunities, and trends in the domain. Additionally, Finland showcased its Logistical Support capabilities during the conference.

The two-day event seamlessly blended briefings, presentations, exhibitions, and live demonstrations at the Rovajärvi training area near the Arctic Circle. Industry representatives not only explained cutting-edge solutions but also encouraged participants to test sniper equipment mounted on rifles in challenging northern weather conditions.