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The Monocular That Doesn’t Quit

AB Night Vision has a reputation for building devices that take serious punishment, and the RVM-14 is the most compact way to get it. Machined from solid 7075-T6 aluminium, waterproof to 20 m and MIL-STD-810H drop tested, it’s built to take a lifetime of hard use. It still weighs around 15% less than a standard polymer PVS-14.

It’s straightforward to use. One rotary knob switches it on and controls gain: it powers up at full brightness and dims as you turn further. The IR illuminator has its own push button, guarded by a raised fence so it doesn’t switch on by accident in a pocket or pouch. A single CR123A runs it for over 70 hours, so battery changes become a rare event.

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

Who it’s for

• Anyone wanting a compact, all-metal monocular that will last
• First-time buyers who want a dependable device without the bulk of a binocular
• Users who need long battery life between changes

KEY FEATURES

• Machined 7075-T6 aluminium housing
• Waterproof to 20 m, MIL-STD-810H drop tested
• Around 15% lighter than a polymer PVS-14
• 70+ hours from a single CR123A
• Single-knob on/off and gain control
• Fenced IR illuminator button to prevent accidental use
• IR and low-battery indicators
• Takes MX-11769 format tubes

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: RVM-14 in your configuration, NXW U.D.P pouch (multicam or black, depending on stock), day cap, eyecup, and tube data sheets.

WARRANTY: Covered by the NoxWorks Warranty, See current lead times →

Binocular depth. Panoramic reach.

A standard binocular gives you 40° of view. The RPNVG can give you up to 65°. Its panning bridge lets each pod swing outwards so their views overlap less and spread wider, giving you far more of the scene at once and less need to keep turning your head. Pan back in for a full, overlapping binocular image when you want maximum depth perception.

In typical AB fashion, it’s built to take a beating. The housing is machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, and every point of articulation has been reinforced for impact resistance, making it one of the toughest panning housings available. Controls are just two buttons, one for power and one for the IR illuminator, each guarded by a raised fence so neither switches on by accident.

Who it’s for

• Users who want a wider view without stepping up to a four-tube panoramic
• Anyone wanting the toughness of a machined aluminium binocular
• Those who value simple, glove-friendly controls

KEY FEATURES

• Panning bridge: adjustable field of view from 40° to 65°
• Machined 7075-T6 aluminium construction
• Reinforced articulation points for impact resistance
• Two-button operation, with fenced buttons to prevent accidental activation
• Onboard IR illuminator
• CR123A onboard power, or external pack via LEMO port
• Waterproof to 20 m
• Built-in dovetail mount

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

WARRANTY: Covered by the NoxWorks Warranty, See current lead times →

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 →

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 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 →