Defence group Thales announces deal to supply optronics vision systems to Germany

PARIS, July 21 - Thales has signed a framework agreement establishing terms for the supply of optronic vision systems to German forces under a Rheinmetall-led modernisation programme, the European defence and aerospace group said on Tuesday. 

The French group's optronic systems, utilising optical and electronic tools, include the XTRAIM thermal weapon sight and night-vision systems. 

First deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027, with the aim of delivering several hundred units per month "in the mid-four-figure range", which would mean about €4,000 ($4,568) to €6,000 each, Thales said without disclosing further financial details.

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(Reporting by Florence LoèveEditing by David Goodman)