SCD Secures $40M Contract to Supply Advanced Infrared Detectors in Asia

SCD, an Israeli company specializing in the development and manufacture of a wide range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors and high-power laser diodes, has announced that it has secured contracts valued at over $40 million in Asia to supply a diverse range of advanced cooled MWIR (Medium-Wave Infrared) and LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared) detectors.

These detectors will be integrated into various armored fighting vehicle applications, including gunner sights, commander sights, and remote weapon stations, supporting a major multi-phase modernization program for armored fleets in the region.

According to the company, SCD’s advanced MWIR and LWIR detectors are designed to give armored vehicle crews a decisive operational advantage—enabling 24/7, all-weather detection, identification, and target classification, even in the most challenging battlefield conditions. This high performance is powered by SCD’s advanced digital ROIC technology and features proprietary Type-II Superlattice (T2SL) technology, which delivers outstanding sensitivity and a high signal-to-noise ratio in the long-wave infrared spectrum.

These capabilities are critical for extended-range target acquisition and enhanced situational awareness, helping operators distinguish between objects and threats at long distances and in degraded visibility scenarios.

Shai Fishbein, VP of Business Development & Marketing at SCD, sees this contract as a significant milestone, further demonstrating the growing demand for SCD's advanced infrared solutions across the SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR spectrums. According to Fishbein, “This contract highlights the technological maturity and field-proven performance of our detector families—particularly our proprietary T2SL-based cooled LWIR detectors, which deliver critical advantages in target recognition, even in the most challenging operational environments. We’re proud to support our Asian defense partners in enhancing their armored fleet capabilities.”