BAE Systems said it will provide thermal cameras for Army mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles under a $27.1 million contract. The company's Check-6r camera system will give MRAP occupants day, night, and all-weather visibility, enabling combat crews to "see" outside the vehicle while remaining within its protective armor. Under the contract, the company will deliver 3,999 Check-6r systems for upgrades to existing MRAPs. Each system consists of one infrared camera and a control box. "Before BAE Systems created the Check-6 system, soldiers…
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