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Tough enough to trust. Easy to adjust

The MGA takes AB’s proven RNVG-A and adds the one thing experienced users ask for most: manual gain. That makes it the flagship of the AB range, a binocular built to take serious abuse that also lets you fine-tune the image to the conditions in front of you.

AB machine the housing from 7075-T6 aluminium and deliberately make it thicker than it needs to be, so it’s built for a working life rather than a weekend. Control is simple: one knob switches it on at full gain, and turning further dims the image as conditions brighten. The IR illuminator has its own button, fenced to prevent accidental use. On a single CR123A it runs for around 30 hours.

Manual gain control requires an MGC-compatible tube. Check the tube options above when configuring your build.

Who it’s for

• Experienced users who want manual gain in a ruggedised housing
• Anyone who prefers AB’s heavy-duty build over lighter polymer options
• Users who move between very dark and brighter, urban light conditions

KEY FEATURES

• Manual gain control on AB’s articulating ruggedised platform
• Billet-machined 7075-T6 aluminium, deliberately over-built
• Single-knob power and gain
• Fenced IR illuminator button
• In-view IR and low-battery indicators
• Wide interpupillary range: 47 mm to over 80 mm
• Around 30 hours on one CR123A
• Submersible to 20 m

Lens: Noctis “Fujinon”

AB builds are made for full performance, not for shaving weight. This is the combination the manufacturer designed to work together, so you get the image quality and durability the system was built for, without compromise.

Because the lens is the manufacturer’s recommended choice, we know exactly how the system fits, seals and performs. That’s why we back it with our 10-year workmanship guarantee.

Other lens options, including lighter alternatives, are available by direct quote. Contact us.

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: MGA in your configuration, NXW U.D.P pouch (multicam or black, depending on stock), bikini covers, eyecups and tube data sheets.

WARRANTY: AB Night Vision limited lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty. See current lead times →

Every Feature, Machined To Last

If you’re building your own system, or moving tubes from an older device, the Nighthawk-MG is Steele Industries’ flagship articulating housing and may be your best option. It’s machined from 7075 aluminium, backed by a lifetime housing warranty, and designed to take whatever tubes and optics you fit to it now and in the future.

It accepts both MX-11769 and MX-10160 tube formats, and standard PVS-14 style optics, so you have room to upgrade without changing platform. The full feature set is built in: manual gain, an onboard IR illuminator, adjustable IPD stops, independent pod shut-off and an auxiliary power port for an external battery pack.

Who it’s for

• Users building or rebuilding a binocular from their own tubes and optics
• Anyone upgrading from a monocular who wants a long-term platform
  

KEY FEATURES

• Machined 7075 aluminium construction
• Accepts MX-11769 and MX-10160 tubes
• Fits PVS-14 style eyepieces and objectives
• Manual gain control
• Onboard IR illuminator, with IR and low-battery indicators
• Adjustable IPD stops and independent pod shut-off
• Auxiliary power port for an external battery pack
• Submersible to 20 m (66 ft)
• Steele lifetime housing warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Nighthawk-MG housing. Tubes, optics and battery not included.

COMPLETE SYSTEMS: Prefer us to build it? See the Nighthawk-MG →

WARRANTY: Steele Industries lifetime housing warranty

More Capability, Same Simplicity

The Raptor is a full-featured binocular housing with intuitive controls. If you want gain control and an onboard IR illuminator without a cluttered control layout, this is the one.

Everything runs through a single knob, laid out much like the L3Harris PVS-31A. Turn it to adjust gain as the light changes. Double-tap it to switch on the IR illuminator; an indicator in the eyepiece tells you it’s on, and the same knob then adjusts IR brightness. It quickly becomes second nature.

The optic pods are modular and can be converted to the Nocturn Talon monocular platform, so your Raptor and a Talon can share parts as your kit grows. Each pod switches off when flipped up, which helps the single CR123A go further, and there’s a LEMO 00B port for an external battery pack on longer outings.

Who it’s for

• Anyone who wants manual gain and onboard IR in a simple, single-knob binocular
• Talon users looking to move to a binocular that shares the same platform
• Users already familiar with PVS-31A-style controls

KEY FEATURES

• Single-knob control, similar to the PVS-31A
• Manual gain adjustment
• Onboard IR illuminator with an in-eyepiece indicator and adjustable brightness
• Modular optic pods, convertible to the Talon platform
• Automatic pod shut-off when flipped up
• Tool-free IPD adjustment knobs
• Accepts MX-11769 and MX-10160 tubes
• CR123A onboard power, with a LEMO 00B port for external power
• Carbon-fibre-reinforced composite, comparable in strength to 6061-T6 aluminium
• IP68 sealed and MIL-STD-810H impact rated

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Raptor housing, D-Collars light pipes and lock rings. Tubes and optics not included.

COMPLETE SYSTEMS: We can build your Raptor with your choice of tubes, assembled and tested in the UK. See the Raptor binocular →

WARRANTY: Nocturn Industries lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty.

An Affordable Entry At A Professional Standard
The Nocturn Industries U.A.N.V.B “Katana” is an ultralight articulating binocular housing, billed by Nocturn as the lightest binocular on the market. It’s injection moulded from a carbon-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic that rivals 6061-T6 aluminium in tensile strength, with onboard power built in.

Why it matters
Less weight on your helmet means less neck strain over a long night. Each pod articulates and shuts off on its own, returning to your set IPD stop every time. The Katana keeps it simple: minimal but optimal controls make it a highly dependable, set-and-forget housing.

KEY FEATURES

• Ultralight articulating binocular housing with onboard power
• Carbon-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic, rivalling 6061-T6 aluminium in tensile strength
• Each pod switches off independently when rotated to the side
• Patented friction-lock interpupillary adjustment (U.S. 12,032,151): set once, holds without tools
• Single CR123A onboard power, about 25 hours runtime
• 2-pin LEMO 00B port for an external battery pack
• Built-in dovetail mount
• Low-profile stowed position
• MIL-STD-810H impact rated, exceeds IP68

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX

• Nocturn Industries Katana housing
• D-Collars
• Light-pipe & Lock rings

Image intensifier tubes and optics are not included.

UK STOCKED: Supplied and supported in the UK by NoxWorks. Want it built into a complete system? See the Katana or contact us for a build.

WARRANTY: Covered by Nocturn Industries’ lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty, in addition.

An Affordable Entry At A Professional Standard

The Katana is the easiest way into proper binocular night vision. It’s light, simple and dependable, and it’s our most affordable binocular build. You get true two-eyed depth perception and comfort without paying for features you may never use.

At 495 g with optics and battery, it’s the lightest binocular we build, and you’ll notice the difference by the end of a long night. Each pod flips up and switches off on its own, then returns to your exact eye spacing when you flip it down, thanks to the patented friction-lock adjustment. Controls are kept to the minimum, so it’s quick to learn and just as quick to trust.

Its carbon-fibre-reinforced composite body rivals 6061-T6 aluminium in strength, and it’s sealed against dust and water. A single CR123A runs it for around 25 hours, with a LEMO port for an external pack when you need more.

Who it’s for

• Prolonged use requirements
• Users after a set an forget system
• An affordable entry at a professional standard

KEY FEATURES

• Our lightest binocular build: 495 g with optics and battery
• Patented friction-lock interpupillary adjustment (U.S. 12,032,151)
• Each pod switches off independently when flipped up
• Low-profile stowed position
• Carbon-fibre-reinforced composite, comparable in strength to 6061-T6 aluminium
• About 25 hours on one CR123A, with a LEMO 00B port for external power
• Exceeds IP68 and MIL-STD-810H impact rated
• Built-in dovetail mount

Lens: RPO 4.0 / NVD-N
This build uses the RPO 4.0 / NVD-N lenses, similar to Nocturns US BINOD Contract configuration. Because every part is a known, manufacturer-matched combination, we can stand behind it with our 10-year workmanship guarantee. The fit, sealing and part alignment are exactly as intended, so the build stays reliable for years.
Other lens options are available by direct quote. Contact us.

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Katana in your configuration, NXW U.D.P pouch (multicam or black, depending on stock), bikini covers, eyecups and tube data sheets.

WARRANTY: Nocturn Industries lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty. See current lead times →

The U.D.P Storage pouch for night vision devices. Sized to fit all current commercial night vision binoculars, and suitable for monoculars with ample room left for accessories.

The main compartment includes mesh dividers to separate your device from batteries, lens cloths and other small items. The double-compartment expandable lid provides additional organised storage and cinches down when not in use.

Features:

• Main compartment: padded with mesh dividers
• Lid compartment: double-compartment with an expandable lid
• Zip and buckle closure for extra security

The most versatile, panoramic system

*Chimeras are in high demand. Please contact for Pre-Order dates and Estimated leads 

Polymer pre-order sold out, this listing is quoted for the Magnesium variant now

Four tubes and a 100° field of view give you a picture no binocular can match: you see what’s around you, not just what’s ahead. The trouble with most panoramics is living with them, because they’re heavy, front-loaded and awkward when stowed. The Chimera, the first articulating quad-tube system, was designed to fix that.

Its patented pods fold back towards the helmet, so when stowed it sits with a profile close to a standard binocular. The weight is carried nearer your neck’s natural pivot point, which makes a real difference to comfort over a long night. Each side flips up on its own, so you can clear one eye, get through a doorway or into a vehicle, and drop back into full panoramic view in a second.

Chimers come standard with RPO 4.0 NVD-N lenses. They’re around 30% lighter than standard mil-spec optics, with better light transmission, sharp centre resolution and a generous eye box. The bridge is 7075-T6 aluminium, and the pods are fibre-reinforced polymer.

Every Chimera is built to order by us in the UK: four Photonis tubes, assembled, collimated, nitrogen purged and tested.

Who it’s for

• Professionals in complex environments
• Experienced users ready for panoramic
• Long-duration wearers
• Anyone moving in and out of vehicles and buildings

KEY FEATURES

• 100° panoramic field of view from four tubes
• First articulating quad-tube design, patented
• Pods fold back towards the helmet for a low stowed profile
• Weight held closer to the neck for better balance
• Each side articulates and switches off independently
• RPO 4.0 NVD-N lenses, around 30% lighter than standard mil-spec
• 7075-T6 aluminium bridge, fibre-reinforced polymer pods
• CR123A onboard, with a LEMO 00B port for 40+ hours with a battery pack
• IP68+ and MIL-STD-810H tested

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Chimera in your configuration and tube data sheets.

WARRANTY: Nocturn Industries lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty. See current lead times →

More Capability, Same Simplicity

The Raptor is for users who want a bit more from their binocular. It adds manual gain and an onboard IR illuminator to Nocturn’s lightweight carbon-fibre platform, and runs it all from a single knob laid out like the L3Harris PVS-31A.

That control layout is the Raptor’s real strength. Turn the knob to brighten or dim the image as conditions change, then double-tap for IR when it’s truly dark; an indicator in the eyepiece confirms it’s on. While IR is on, the same knob sets its brightness. One control to learn, and it handles almost every situation.

It’s also built to grow with you. The optic pods are modular and can be converted to Nocturn’s Talon monocular platform, so a Raptor and a Talon can share parts as your kit grows. Pods switch off when flipped up to save battery, and there’s a LEMO port for an external pack on longer nights.

Who it’s for

• Moving up from the Katana: keep the light carbon-fibre build and gain IR and gain control.
• Mixed-light users: from dark woodland to the edge of town, adjust the image to match.
• Those already trained on PVS-31A controls: it feels familiar from the first switch-on.
• Previous Talon owners: start with the binocular and share pods with a monocular later.

KEY FEATURES

• Single-knob control, similar to the PVS-31A
• Manual gain adjustment
• Onboard IR illuminator with an in-eyepiece indicator and adjustable brightness
• Modular pods, convertible to the Talon platform
• Automatic pod shut-off when flipped up
• Tool-free IPD adjustment knobs
• Accepts MX-11769 and MX-10160 tubes
• CR123A onboard, with a LEMO 00B port for external power
• Carbon-fibre-reinforced composite, comparable in strength to 6061-T6 aluminium
• Exceeds IP68 and MIL-STD-810H impact rated

Lens: RPO 4.0 / NVD-N
This build uses the RPO 4.0 / NVD-N lenses, similar to Nocturns US BINOD Contract configuration. Because every part is a known, manufacturer-matched combination, we can stand behind it with our 10-year workmanship guarantee. The fit, sealing and part alignment are exactly as intended, so the build stays reliable for years.
Other lens options are available by direct quote. Contact us.

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Raptor in your configuration, NXW U.D.P pouch (multicam or black, depending on stock), bikini covers, eyecups and tube data sheets.

WARRANTY: Nocturn Industries lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty. See current lead times →

Every Feature, Machined To Last

The Nighthawk-MG is Steele Industries’ flagship articulating binocular, for users who want everything a modern binocular can offer in a housing that will outlast them. Each one is machined from solid 7075-T6 aluminium and carries Steele’s lifetime housing warranty, so it’s built as a long-term investment rather than a stepping stone.

It’s fully featured without being complicated. Manual gain lets you fine-tune the image as light levels change, the onboard IR illuminator is there when it’s truly dark, and each pod articulates and switches off on its own. Adjustable IPD stops bring it back to your exact eye spacing every time, and an auxiliary power port takes an external battery pack for longer outings.

Despite the all-metal build, it’s impressively light. Paired with Steele’s MBS-ULR lenses, a complete Nighthawk-MG weighs just 504 g.

Who it’s for

• Users who want a do-everything binocular they won’t outgrow
• Anyone who prefers the strength and feel of machined aluminium
• Experienced users who want manual gain, IR and articulation in one system

KEY FEATURES

• Machined 7075-T6 aluminium housing
• Manual gain control 
• Onboard IR illuminator
• Articulating pods with individual shut-off
• Adjustable IPD stops
• LEMO 00B auxiliary power port
• Submersible to 20 m (66 ft) for 30 minutes
• Steele lifetime housing warranty

Lens: Steele U.L.R
This build uses Steele’s own U.L.R lenses, made for Steele housings. A manufacturer-matched system lets us guarantee our assembly and sealing with confidence, so it’s covered by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Other lens options are available by direct quote. Contact us.

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Nighthawk-MG in your configuration, NXW U.D.P pouch (multicam or black, depending on stock), bikini covers, eyecups, and tube data sheets.

WARRANTY: Steele Industries lifetime housing warranty, plus the NoxWorks Warranty. See current lead times →

Lighter. Clearer. Still Mil-spec:

The RPO 4.0 / NVD-N lens set is a lightweight rebuild of the standard US Milspec optics. It’s built to cut weight and give you a sharper center resolution, a more even image. A single RPO objective weighs around 35g, against about 53g for a standard Milspec objective, and the ocular is 41g or less. That takes roughly 70g off a binocular setup, which you’ll notice with longer use. Improving on the RPO 3.0 lens sets the NVD-N/4.0 offers a greater eye relief and eye box, meaning you can run them further out and improve your situational awareness.

Full disclosed Ocular lens spec:

Full disclosed Objective spec:

Consistent and battle tested:

The Noctis (formerly Carson) lens set is the benchmark for US Milspec PVS-14 optics. Fujinon-built glass, the same style of optic fielded across military night vision for years.

Sharp edge to edge. Strong contrast. Distortion kept in check. Every glass surface is multi-coated, so ghosting and internal reflections stay down and you get a clean, deep-blue image.

Standard Milspec threads, so it drops straight onto your existing PVS-14 housing, and into any stocked housing and plenty more.

It’s proven, it’s repeatable, and it’s the safe choice when you want zero surprises.

Current disclosed performance specs:

The L4 G24 A Battle Hardened Mount

If you’ve seen night vision on a helmet, there’s a good chance it was sitting on a Wilcox. Developed with US and NATO special operations units, the L4 G24 has become the mount many others are compared against. It’s dependable, easy to adjust, and fits a huge range of devices.

Getting your device positioned properly makes a big difference to comfort and image quality, and the G24 makes it easy. Height, fore/aft and tilt can all be fine-tuned, with large controls you can work one-handed, even with gloves on. Once it’s set, it stays set.

The breakaway design is there for your safety: if your device catches on something or takes a heavy knock, the mount releases instead of transferring the force to your neck. When you don’t need your night vision, it flips up and stows close to the helmet.

Who it’s for

• Anyone who wants a proven, widely supported mount they won’t need to replace
• Users running dovetail devices such as the PVS-14 (J-Arm Mounted), Katana, Raptor or Nighthawk
• Those who value adjustability and breakaway safety over the lightest possible weight

KEY FEATURES

• Field-proven design, used by US and NATO special operations forces
• Height, fore/aft and tilt adjustment
• One-handed, glove-friendly controls
• Breakaway design to reduce the risk of neck injury
• Flip-up stow, low profile on the helmet
• Dovetail shoe interface, compatible with a wide range of devices
• Hard-anodised aerospace-grade aluminium

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: Wilcox L4 G24 mount.

WARRANTY: Covered by your statutory rights and the NoxWorks Warranty.

Product Description - Coming soon

Brief overview:

• CNC Aluminium
• Fully potted
• 7.62 Recoil rated
• Red vis laser

Description:

Best paired with an argus APNVG or Nocturn Chimera for 40+Hrs of runtime, or with your binocular system for up to 80Hrs of continuous use. Utilizes 4x CR123 batteries, potted in England for submergibility and weather resistance.

Standard Day Cap/Pinhole Cover for PVS-14 objectives. Pin Hole covers significantly limits the amount of light to the image intensifier allowing for functions testing in high light areas without damaging the device.  

All The Mount, Half The weight

The mount may be the part of your setup you think about least, until it wobbles, slips or adds weight you didn’t need. The ALPHA (Adaptable Lightweight Powered Helmet Arm) has all the adjustment of mounts like the Wilcox G24 and Cadex at a fraction of the weight. 80 g against 180 g+ for a Cadex is a real difference over a long night under night vision.

What sets it apart is choice. The ALPHA is the only mount that can run push-button stow and release or be converted to force-to-overcome, so it works the way you prefer, or the way your kit list demands. A bearing detent paired with the push-button lock holds your device rock steady, with very little of the wobble you get from cheaper mounts.

It’s also designed to feel familiar. The controls sit where you’d expect from legacy mounts, and the large buttons are easy to find and press with gloves on. A long 41 mm carriage throw means you can position your device properly, even over glasses, eye protection or a respirator.

Who it’s for

• Anyone looking to cut weight from their helmet setup
• Users moving on from a G24 or Cadex who want the same adjustment in a lighter package
• Teams that require push-button or force-to-overcome operation

KEY FEATURES

• 80 g: one of the lightest fully adjustable mounts available
• Switchable between push-button and force-to-overcome operation
• Bearing detent and push-button lock for a solid, wobble-free hold
• 41 mm carriage throw for eyewear and respirator clearance
• Large, glove-friendly controls in familiar positions
• Breakaway design
• Adjustable rubber pads for a secure fit on any shroud
• CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium and 17-4 PH stainless steel
• Lifetime repair or replacement warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

IN THE BOX: ALPHA mount and optional rear rubber pads. Helmet shroud not included.

WARRANTY: Nocturn Industries lifetime repair or replacement warranty.