The new German main combat visor

There it was: at HECKLER & KOCH in Hall 7A at ENFORCE TAC 2026: on display for the first time at its future workplace G95KA1, the ELCAN Specter DR – in beautiful German military jargon: the new main combat sight. At the same time as the trade fair, the success story: RTX (NYSE: RTX), through its Raytheon ELCAN optical systems business, has been awarded a production contract to supply a highly customised variant of its Specter® DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces, advancing Germany’s wider soldier system modernization program.

Under the agreement, Raytheon ELCAN, in close coordination with Leonardo Germany, will deliver a bespoke configuration tailored specifically to German operational requirements. The enhanced solution integrates an Aimpoint® reflex sight mounted above the primary optic to support rapid transitions between close-quarters and mid-range engagements. And probably also to end the discussions about whether the optics can be used with night vision devices.

This award builds on accelerating demand for the Specter® DR family across Europe. Since August 2024, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, Italy, and Finland have collectively ordered more than 100,000 Specter® DR sights, with a total value exceeding €193 million.

European soldier system programs increasingly feature advanced, customized enhancements, including multiband laser protection, custom reticles, specialized mounts, and nation-specific finishes. Many recent procurements also integrate a secondary reflex sight mounted on the Specter® DR, enabling seamless transitions between close-quarters and mid-range engagements.

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