Provides optimal day and night vision up to 10 km for threat detection, target identification and intelligence gathering on all terrains and in all weather conditions.Long-range, multifunctional, infrared binoculars.It also has a 1,550 nm laser invisible to image intensification devices, providing an added level of security. The Vector 21 increases the range for distance measurements up to 12 km.Succeeded the Leica Vector in general service.Occasionally still seen used by French troops.Mostly replaced by the Safran Vector 21.Allows infantrymen and forward observers to conduct long-range observation and target acquisition missions from 5 m to over 4 km, day and night.Binocular rangefinder with day optics, an integrated 3-dimensional 360° digital compass and a class 1 eye-safe laser rangefinder.Optronic devices and observation systems Name Hot climate combat boots of the French army Various bulletproof vests seen worn by the French Army Special Forces Command's units. Standard-issue bulletproof vest of the French Armed Forces It will equip all army soldiers and meet the overall objective of renewing the armed forces' "small equipment" in accordance with the 2019-2025 Military Programming Law. This modernization significantly increases the wearer's carrying capacity and therefore operational capability. The F3 helmet to be delivered from 2020 onwards is an evolution of the FÉLIN helmet in order to meet ever-evolving operational requirements.It can be fitted with shields and jaw protection without the need for tools. It is modular and can be adapted to all missions, from combat to crowd control. Providing high ballistic protection and comfort, this helmet is the result of a program conducted over several years to modernize the combatant's equipment. It is an integral component of the FÉLIN system. First delivered in 2010, the FÉLIN ballistic helmet is the SPECTRA helmet's successor.Used by the Special Operations Command's units as well as by specialized conventional units such as the para commandos of the 11th Airborne Brigade's Parachute Commando Group (GCP) and the mountain commandos of the 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade's Mountain Commando Group (GCM) TC F NVG V2 helmets seen used by some conventional units of the French army and TC 3001/3002 (pictured) seen used by special forces operators.Variants of the MICH and manufactured by MSA Gallet.As of 2021, the SPECTRA helmet is still occasionally seen equipping some soldiers during training or parades.Succeeded the Modèle 1978 helmet (F1) as the standard issue helmet.Various uniforms seen worn by operators of the French Army Special Forces Command's units.
Typically worn by the Alpine Hunters and other mountain units.Snow camouflage of the French Armed Forces.Delivery of the BME to French units expected to start in 2024ĭesert camouflage of the French Armed Forces In May 2022, it was announced a new camouflage pattern, the Bariolage Multi-Environnement (BME), was being developed and that it would replace the CCE as the standard camouflage pattern.Standard camouflage pattern of the French Armed Forces.1.2 Optronic devices and observation systems.