Naval Optronics

Our electro-optical / Infra-red capability developed by our engineers in Basildon lies at the heart of the targeting and tracking systems that are helping to provide protection for many of the Royal Navy’s vessels including the GSA8 Fire Control System Type 23 Frigate and the Glide Path Camera for Royal Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.

Full naval optronics capability

Full naval optronics capability

Leonardo offers cutting-edge capabilities in electro-optical (EO) technologies and systems, which underpin the observation, tracking and target acquisition, all of which are paramount to the success of a naval mission.

Dragonfire – Laser fire power

Leonardo is working with MBDA, UK MOD and dstl to develop a Laser Directed Energy Weapon that provides short-range air defence capability or close-in protection for naval vessels.

Dragonfire – Laser fire power

Focus on Thermal Imaging

Focus on Thermal Imaging

View the world differently, by discovering more about the many applications of Leonardo's infra-red detectors and thermal imaging sensors.