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night vision device
(redirected from Night-vision equipment)

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Any electro-optical device that is used to detect visible and infrared energy and provide a visible image. Night vision goggles, forward-looking infrared, thermal sights, and low-light level television are night vision devices. Also called NVD. See also forward-looking infrared; night vision goggles(s).


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The jets involved in the collision are stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, where pilots routinely practice with night-vision equipment as part of their combat training.
The bill also expands US military aid to Pakistan, including meeting some longstanding requests like a plea for more night-vision equipment and aerial drones, but limits most of the assistance to counter-terrorism efforts.
Not to mention pounds 3million on watches and night-vision equipment for his Humvee.
 
 
 
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