U.S. Marine Corps fields new Squad Aiming Laser at Camp Lejeune
The U.S. Marine Corps has begun fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) to students at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Described as a generational leap from the legacy PEQ-16 system, the SAL is lighter, shorter, and features all-digital controls, improving target identification through night vision goggles. In February 2025, the Marine Corps awarded Envision Technology a $249 million contract to supply the systems through 2030. Separately, U.S. Special Operations Command awarded a $49.9 million contract for a similar system.
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Marines fielding new laser sights at School of Infantry
The Marine Corps has begun fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) to students at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, marking a generational leap from the legacy PEQ-16 system that had been in service for nearly three decades. The SAL is an ultra-compact, lighter design weighing about three ounces less and measuring half an inch shorter than its predecessor. It produces a uniform, clean beam that reduces eye strain and improves target identification through night vision goggles at greater distances. The system features all-digital controls. In February 2025, the Marine Corps awarded Envision Technology a $249 million contract to supply SAL systems and parts through 2030. Separately, U.S. Special Operations Command awarded B.E. Meyers & Company a $49.9 million contract for a similar laser aiming system in 2025.
Marine Corps fields new Squad Aiming Laser at School of Infantry
The U.S. Marine Corps has begun fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL), a new laser aiming system for squad weapons, to students at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Harry Mandeles, the service's project officer, described the SAL as a 'generational leap' from the legacy PEQ-16 system, which had been in service for nearly three decades. The SAL is lighter, shorter, and features an ultra-compact design, improving weapon balance and maneuverability. It produces a cleaner, more uniform beam for better target identification through night vision goggles and replaces physical switches with all-digital controls. In February 2025, the Marine Corps awarded Envision Technology a $249 million contract to supply the systems through 2030. The transition is expected to represent a fundamental shift in small unit night operations.
Marines fielding new laser sights at School of Infantry
The Marine Corps has begun fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) to students at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as announced in an August 2026 statement. Harry Mandeles, project officer for the Optics Team, described the SAL as a 'generational leap' from the legacy PEQ-16 system, which had been in service for nearly three decades. The SAL is ultra-compact, weighing about three ounces less and measuring nearly half an inch shorter than its predecessor. It produces a uniform, clean beam that reduces eye strain and improves target identification through night vision goggles. The system features all-digital controls. In February 2025, the Marine Corps awarded Envision Technology a $249 million contract to supply SAL systems through 2030. Separately, U.S. Special Operations Command awarded B.E. Meyers & Company a $49.9 million contract for a similar laser aiming system in 2025.
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Marines fielding new laser sights at School of Infantry
The Marine Corps has begun fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL), a new laser aiming system for squad weapons, to students at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Harry Mandeles, the service's project officer, described the SAL as a 'generational leap' from the legacy PEQ-16 system, which had been in service for nearly three decades. The SAL is lighter, shorter, and features all-digital controls, reducing eye strain and improving target identification through night vision goggles. The system is designed to enhance maneuverability, especially when mounted on the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. In February 2025, the Marine Corps awarded a $249 million contract to Envision Technology to supply SAL systems through 2030. Separately, U.S. Special Operations Command awarded a $49.9 million contract to B.E. Meyers & Company for a similar system.
Marine Corps Fields New Squad Aiming Laser at School of Infantry
The U.S. Marine Corps has begun fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL), a new laser aiming system for squad weapons, to students at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The SAL, described as a 'generational leap' from the legacy PEQ-16 system which had been in service for nearly three decades, is lighter, shorter, and produces a cleaner beam for improved target identification through night vision goggles. It features all-digital controls and enhances weapon balance and maneuverability. The Marine Corps awarded a $249 million contract to Envision Technology in February 2025 to supply the systems through 2030. Separately, U.S. Special Operations Command awarded a $49.9 million contract to B.E. Meyers & Company for a similar system in 2025.