Editor's take: As impressive as the tech is, it's probably safe to assume that this isn't the cutting edge of what the US military has in its arsenal. The absolute latest and greatest often stays out of the public spotlight equally to give those on the forepart lines an reward over their adversaries.

The Us Army's Lancer Brigade recently shared footage of what it's like for soldiers using enhanced nighttime vision googles / binoculars on the battleground. If your thought of mod night vision involves the grainy green and black imagery often depicted in video games and movies, well, be prepared to be amazed.

The Enhanced Dark Vision Goggle-Binoculars (ENVG-B) uses a fused thermal imager for ameliorate target recognition in subpar visual environments like those with zero illumination as well as in dusty or smoky settings. The dual tubed binocular system, meanwhile, is said to ameliorate situational sensation and depth perception, while higher resolution white phosphor tubes provide better contrast compared to traditional light-green phosphor.

Total system weight, according to the Army Conquering Back up Center, is less than 2.five pounds (threshold) and 1.five pounds (objective) while runtime is greater than 7.five hours (threshold) and 15 hours (objective).