Daylight sniping may soon become far more challenging following the introduction of a new portable counter-sniper system by Thales. The company’s Modular Counter Sniper System is designed to locate long-range shooters by detecting glints and reflections from optical devices such as rifle scopes, binoculars, and cameras.
The system integrates dual-filter goggles with a laser-mounted beam shaper, allowing operators to actively search for reflective optics across open terrain and urban environments. By illuminating and identifying these reflections, the solution provides a rapid and intuitive method for pinpointing sniper positions without the need for bulky sensor platforms.
Thales officials noted that the concept is derived from an earlier counter-sniper system capable of detecting threats at distances of up to 1,000 meters. Despite its effectiveness, that system was not widely adopted due to its size. The new approach dramatically reduces the footprint of the technology by leveraging existing soldier equipment, including daytime-compatible night vision goggles fitted with specialized filters.
Focused specifically on daytime detection, the Modular Counter Sniper System complements existing night and low-light counter-sniper solutions already in service. Although production schedules have not yet been announced, Thales confirmed it is finalizing a deployable version, with the aim of rapidly transitioning the capability into the hands of soldiers operating in high-threat environments.
