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Vectronix Shooting Solutions

Safran Vectronix AG

Heerbrugg, Switzerland

OptronicsDual-use
Founded 1921Supplies Land Forces, Special Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: September 15, 2026

About

Founded in 1921, Vectronix Shooting Solutions is a defense company based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland working in optronics.

Vectronix Shooting Solutions is the civilian business division of Safran Vectronix AG, headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland. The parent company traces its roots to Wild Heerbrugg, founded in 1921 as a manufacturer of optical precision instruments. Its heritage lies in military electro-optical devices and target acquisition systems, which the company says are used by elite military units, including the United States Armed Forces and other NATO countries. The Shooting Solutions division adapts this technology for civilian long-range shooters and hunters. Its products are rangefinding binoculars and mono laser rangefinders, including the VECTOR X, RADICAL X and TERRAPIN X, along with accessories such as tripod adapters, range enhancers and protective cases.

Location

Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Founded

1921

Legal name

Safran Vectronix AG

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Optronics

What they offer

Hardware

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

VECTOR X

Rangefinding binocular

Rugged ballistic rangefinding binocular with 905 nm laser, integrated ballistic solver, sensor suite and Bluetooth connectivity, aimed at long-range shooters and hunters.

RADICAL X

Rangefinding binocular

Rugged binocular with an MRAD-based reticle and integrated tripod adaptor, designed for long-range spotting and shot calling, available in 8x42 and 10x42.

TERRAPIN X

Mono laser rangefinder

Compact, rugged ballistic laser rangefinder with 8x magnification and Bluetooth connectivity, derived from the military PLRF.

End users

Land ForcesSpecial ForcesHomeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

PLRF

Named customers

United States Armed Forces

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