Nightline
Nightline Inc. is a privately held, ISO 9001:2015 certified US manufacturer of night vision devices (monoculars, binoculars, goggles) and tactical optical equipment, serving primarily US Military, law enforcement agencies, and ITAR-licensed foreign military customers from its Mountain City, Tennessee facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersMountain City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nightline does
Nightline Inc. is a privately held, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of night vision devices and tactical optical equipment, headquartered in Mountain City, Tennessee. Founded over 30 years ago and operating from a 40,000+ square foot facility, the company designs and assembles its products in the United States, serving primarily US Military, law enforcement agencies, and — under ITAR export licensing — foreign military and government agencies, with a smaller recreational/civilian segment. Its customer base is structurally concentrated in government and defense procurement channels, with sales conducted through a quote-based enterprise field motion requiring direct contact for pricing.
Nightline's core technology is image intensification, spanning Gen I through Gen III+ image intensifier tubes that use microchannel plate (MCP) electron multiplication, photocathode conversion, and phosphor screen output. The product portfolio includes the NL914C monocular (75-hour battery life, push-button controls, patented lightweight battery housing), the RNVG, ARNVG, BNVD, and RPNVG binocular goggle systems (the latter via a manufacturing partnership with AB NightVision Inc.), the NL949B aviator goggles, and accessories including the Panobridge AFOV bridge mount and X14-ARM mounting arm. The company also supplies image tubes, spare parts, and field-deployed repair, calibration, and certification services.
Nightline generates revenue primarily through hardware sales (night vision systems, parts, and accessories) and professional services (maintenance, repair, and training). Pricing is opaque and quote-based across all product tiers, with sales restricted to US persons domestically and foreign buyers requiring valid ITAR export licenses. The company holds two US patents on its NL914C Power Pack battery housing system and is differentiated by 30+ years of defense customer relationships, ISO 9001 certification, and a proprietary IP and parts inventory base supporting legacy systems sustainment.
Nightline firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nightline
- Legal name
- Nightline Inc.
- Website
- https://nightline-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nightline Inc. is a privately held, ISO 9001:2015 certified US manufacturer of night vision devices (monoculars, binoculars, goggles) and tactical optical equipment, serving primarily US Military, law enforcement agencies, and ITAR-licensed foreign military customers from its Mountain City, Tennessee facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Nightline is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mountain City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Nightline business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Night Vision Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling night vision devices including monoculars, binoculars, and goggles. Products sold with call-for-pricing model targeting defense and law enforcement organizations.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Sales of spare parts, mounting solutions, battery housings, and accessories for night vision systems. Extensive inventory of over 40,000 square feet of components for existing and legacy systems.
- Repair and Maintenance Services: Maintenance, repair, calibration and certification services for night vision equipment. Field technician services and repair training programs available at their Tennessee facility.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Product pricing not publicly available - quote-based sales |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Nightline product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nightline Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified US manufacturer of night vision systems and accessories, producing monoculars, binoculars, goggles, aviator goggles, mounting solutions, and spare parts based on image intensification technology (Gen I through Gen III+). The company designs, assembles, and supports products such as the NL914C, RPNVG, ARNVG, RNVG, BNVD, and NL949B primarily for defense, law enforcement, and allied government customers, with limited civilian availability.
Product overview
Nightline is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of night vision systems and accessories serving defense and law enforcement organizations for over 30 years. The product portfolio centers on image intensification technology spanning multiple generations, offering a comprehensive range of night vision solutions. Core products include the NL914C Night Vision Monocular as a versatile PVS-14-compatible device with extended battery life, the X14-ARM lightweight mounting arm, and a full line of binocular night vision goggles including the RPNVG (Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle), ARNVG (Articulating Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle), RNVG (Night Vision Goggle), BNVD (Binocular Night Vision Device), and NL949B Aviator Goggles. Accessories include the Panobridge adjustable panoramic bridge mount and the NL914C Lightweight Digital Multi-Battery Housing with patented push-button design. The company also supplies image tubes and spare parts, supporting over 40,000 square feet of inventory for existing and legacy systems. Products are proudly designed and assembled in the U.S.A. with a focus on durability, performance, and ergonomic design for mission-critical applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BNVD – Night Vision Device: A collimated, dual tube night vision goggle/monocular offering outstanding depth perception and supportability.
- RNVG – Night Vision Goggle
- ARNVG – Night Vision Binocular
- RPNVG – Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle
- NL949B™ Aviator Goggles
- NL914C Night Vision Monocular
- X14-ARM
- Panobridge
Products and services
- NL914C Night Vision Monocular A versatile AN/PVS-14-compatible night vision monocular offering up to 75 hours battery life, push-button controls, and weighing 275g with battery. Supports hand-held, head/helmet-mounted, and weapon-mounted configurations with built-in IR illuminator and automatic brightness control, intended for military, law enforcement, and tactical users.
- X14-ARM Monocular Mounting Arm Featherweight PVS-14 night vision monocular mounting arm weighing 0.7 oz (20g), over 63% lighter than milspec J-Arm. Features friction-based interpupillary distance adjustment (55-75mm) with lifetime transferable warranty, designed for military and tactical helmet setups.
- RPNVG – Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle A full-featured night vision binocular with panning functionality and modular design offering 40-65 degree field of view, IP adjustment 57-98mm, ~16 hours battery life on CR123, submersible to 66 ft, and convertible to two monoculars without tools. Targeted at military and law enforcement operators requiring panoramic situational awareness.
- ARNVG – Articulating Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle Extremely tough full-featured night vision binocular with billet machined aircraft-grade aluminum housing, push-button switches, IR illuminator, articulating design with IP adjustment 47-80mm, automatic tube shutoff when articulated up, and exceeding MIL-STD-810H drop testing requirements. Built for defense and tactical users.
- RNVG – Night Vision Goggle Rugged night vision goggle with CNC machined 7075 aluminum construction (36% stronger than steel), 16+ hours operation on a single CR123 battery, mil-spec optics with focus 9.8 inches to infinity, diopter -6 to +2, and IP adjustment 51-73mm. Targeted at military and law enforcement users.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 75 hours battery life on NL914C monocular
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Nightline
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nightline technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Nightline partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AB NightVision Inc.coreAB NightVision Inc. manufactures the RPNVG (Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle) which Nightline distributes/sells. The RPNVG features panning functionality and modular design with ability to convert between binocular and two monoculars.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Nightline competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AB NightVision Inc. Manufacturer of the RPNVG and other articulating/panning night vision goggles. Nightline is a strategic distribution partner for AB NightVision products and the two companies operate in the same image intensification product category serving the same US Military, law enforcement, and civilian buyers.
- AGM Global Vision: Direct competitor offering night vision monoculars, binoculars, and weapon sights at accessible price points with published DTC pricing. Targets the same defense, law enforcement, and recreational buyer segments as Nightline, with broader consumer channel distribution.
- Armasight (Teledyne FLIR): Night vision and thermal imaging product line now under Teledyne FLIR. Competes head-to-head with Nightline in monocular and binocular night vision devices for tactical, hunting, and security applications, with stronger DTC and retail channel presence.
- ATN Corp: Manufacturer of digital night vision, thermal, and smart hunting optics. Overlaps directly with Nightline in night vision devices for military, law enforcement, and civilian markets, with a more aggressive digital product roadmap and DTC pricing model.
- Night Vision Devices (NVD): Specialty manufacturer of night vision monoculars, binoculars, weapon sights, and custom-built systems. Closely comparable to Nightline in product mix, defense/law enforcement focus, and quote-based B2G sales motion.
- Photonis Defense: Manufacturer of image intensifier tubes (the core component inside Nightline's devices) as well as integrated night vision systems. Comparable as both a potential supplier and competing integrator in the night vision value chain.
Broad incumbents
- L3Harris Technologies: Large defense prime supplying the PVS-14, AN/PVS-31A BNVD, and other military-grade night vision systems. Competes with Nightline for the same US Military night vision programs but at much larger scale across a broad defense electronics portfolio.
- Elbit Systems: Global defense electronics company with extensive night vision, thermal imaging, and soldier systems offerings through Elbit Systems of America. Competes for the same US and allied night vision programs as Nightline, with substantially greater R&D and program scale.
Emerging players
- Wilcox Industries: Manufacturer of night vision mounts, shrouds, and helmet systems. Adjacent to Nightline's Panobridge and X14-ARM mounting solutions, serving the same defense and law enforcement end users with complementary accessory products.
- EOTech (Kopin): Manufacturer of holographic weapon sights, magnifiers, and night vision products. Operates in the same small-arms/low-light soldier system ecosystem as Nightline and frequently co-sold with night vision devices to defense and law enforcement buyers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Nightline social profiles
Digital presenceNightline compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Nightline financial estimates
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Nightline funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Nightline M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nightline
What does Nightline do?
Nightline Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified US manufacturer of night vision systems and accessories, producing monoculars, binoculars, goggles, aviator goggles, mounting solutions, and spare parts based on image intensification technology (Gen I through Gen III+). The company designs, assembles, and supports products such as the NL914C, RPNVG, ARNVG, RNVG, BNVD, and NL949B primarily for defense, law enforcement, and allied government customers, with limited civilian availability.
Is Nightline a public or private company?
Nightline is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Nightline founded?
Nightline was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nightline based?
Nightline is headquartered in Mountain City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Nightline make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Night Vision Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts and Accessories and repair and Maintenance Services.
Who are Nightline's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AB NightVision Inc., AGM Global Vision, Armasight (Teledyne FLIR), ATN Corp, Night Vision Devices (NVD) and Photonis Defense. Broad incumbents are L3Harris Technologies and Elbit Systems. Emerging players are Wilcox Industries and EOTech (Kopin).
Does Nightline have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nightline.