These US Army Night Vision Goggles Give You Futuristic Predator Like Vision – SlashGear

Fans of the iconic “Predator” franchise always wonder how effective Predator vision would be for humans; the ENVG-B’s unique characteristics put a face to that exact question. In fact, the U.S. has already placed orders totaling $107 million to equip soldiers with ENVG-B units, according to the supplier, Elbit Systems of America. Over 1,500 of these high-tech goggles have been delivered to the military’s 10th Mountain Division courtesy of L3Harris Technologies. Needless to say, the U.S. Army is putting a lot of faith (and money) into these ENVG-Bs. But how well do they perform, and do they warrant such a sizable investment? A YouTube video by L3Harris showcased a lot of the cutting-edge features underpinning what it deems as the “most advanced night fighting system.”

Among the ENVG-B’s benefits include drastically increasing a soldier’s situational awareness in all conditions, allowing them to see through smoke, fog, or areas with generally poor visibility. While it doesn’t visibly triangulate targets akin to the Predator’s automated targeting system, these advanced tech goggles do showcase what’s called “rapid target acquisition.” This lets soldiers integrate their ENVG-B goggles with their weapon sights, allowing them to shoot behind cover without having to stick their heads out. Elbit Systems’ ENVG-Bs are also capable of differentiating friend from foe, which is crucial on the battlefield. Utilizing augmented reality combined with improved visuals, thermal imaging, and night vision, builders have certainly delivered on the promise to create the most advanced night vision technology America’s military has ever deployed.