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How Ukraine's night war pushed night vision from special forces to line infantry

Ukraine's night war has democratized night vision, moving it from elite units to line infantry. The surge in procurement of image intensifier tubes and thermal sights signals a structural shift: night operations are no longer a niche capability but a baseline requirement. For industry, this means sustained demand for affordable, rugged night vision and thermal systems, and for militaries, it forces a rethink of training, logistics, and tactics. The era of night as a sanctuary is over.

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