Berlin has advanced its infantry modernization initiative by contracting Raytheon ELCAN to deliver a tailored Specter DR dual-role weapon sight optimized for German operational requirements. Produced alongside Leonardo Germany, the system combines magnified optics with an auxiliary reflex sight to enable seamless targeting across varying combat distances. The award mirrors a broader European trend toward upgraded soldier equipment emphasizing precision engagement and survivability. Nations including Denmark and Finland have adopted the Specter DR family, underscoring rising demand for versatile optical solutions capable of supporting both close combat and precision fire missions within NATO forces.
