CONTROP’S Compact Day/Night Observation Systems Chosen by a NATO Army

90 SHAPO Systems to be deployed on Multi-Mission Patrol Vehicles

February 8, 2016. CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd., a global leader in EO/IR defense and homeland security solutions, today announced that the company has been chosen to supply 90 advanced SHAPO systems for a NATO army’s patrol vehicles during the course of 2016.

SHAPO is a unique ultra-lightweight gyro-stabilized EO/IR Day/Night Observation system especially designed for flexible EO payload deployment on multi-mission patrol vehicles. The high performance low weight system delivers the benefits of a built-in thermal imaging camera with a continuous zoom lens, advanced image enhancement, automatic target tracker, picture-in-picture and more, all offered in one compact integrated package.

“That SHAPO has been chosen by a leading NATO army is a validation of the system’s superior performance,” said Mr. Johnny Carni, CONTROP’s VP Marketing. “SHAPO won this highly competitive tender thanks to our in-house developed technologies that deliver outstanding operational capabilities relative to its low cost. The system maintains low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) and superb gyro-stabilization, which are crucial factors when dealing with patrol vehicles on rough terrain since the vehicles are typically overloaded with various sensors and other systems.  These features make the SHAPO payload the most cost effective option when compared to other similar systems on the market”.

SHAPO offers a wide range of communication interfaces to host platform (including RS-422 and optional ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553), its operating Control Unit has been specially ruggedized to survive the harshest environmental conditions, and its advanced ergonomics provide maximum comfort for extended use.  “We are also in the final stages of evaluation of this system with remote control guns,” Mr. Carni added, “and we hope to announce the signing of similar contracts in the near future.”   

About CONTROP Precision Technologies

CONTROP specializes in the development and production of high performance Electro-Optical and Precision Motion Control Systems. With over 35 years’ experience in EO/IR products for Surveillance, Defense and Homeland Security, CONTROP’s advanced product lines provide innovative solutions for surveillance and reconnaissance activities.
Operationally proven in many of the world’s most challenging security and defense programs, the company’s wide range of solutions include: automatic passive Intruder Detection Systems, Stabilized Observation Payloads, Thermal Imaging Cameras with continuous Zoom and Image Enhancement capabilities, and more. CONTROP’s products are deployed in critical deployment for day / night airport perimeter surveillance, coastal surveillance, port and harbour security, border surveillance, sensitive site and ground troop security; on board UAVs, aerostats, balloons, helicopters, light aircraft, maritime patrol boats and ground vehicles.