AB Nightvision
AB Nightvision designs and CNC-machines ruggedized night vision housings, helmet mounts, and battery packs from billet 7075 aluminum in Bristol, Virginia, selling exclusively through 17 U.S. authorized dealers to military, law enforcement, and civilian customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersBristol, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AB Nightvision does
AB NightVision, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 2004 and based in Bristol, Virginia. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles ruggedized night vision housings, helmet mounts, and battery packs, CNC-machined from billet 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, with products engineered to exceed MIL-STD-810H military drop testing standards. Its product portfolio centers on the RNVG family of binoculars (standard, articulating, and variable gain variants), the RPNVG panning binocular, the RVM-14 monocular, the MGA manual gain articulating binocular, and accessory lines including the STORM and FURY helmet mounts and the AB-LPBP low-profile battery pack.
The company operates a capital-light, vertically integrated manufacturing model in which nearly every component (except fasteners and select electrical parts) is produced in-house, with a small skilled assembly team performing mechanical and electrical build with redundant quality checks. Products are sold exclusively through a network of 17 authorized dealers across the United States, including specialty NVG firms such as TNVC, Night Vision Inc, Apollo Gear, Steele Industries, and Licentia Arms. Dealers pair ABNV housings with image intensifier tubes and optics to deliver custom-built systems to U.S. military, federal/state/local law enforcement, and civilian customers, with revenue generated through wholesale hardware sales at undisclosed, quote-based pricing.
ABNV's customer base is government-anchored but diversified, reaching military, law enforcement, and civilian segments indirectly through the dealer channel. Operations are ITAR-restricted, limiting international expansion, and the company has grown organically since 2004 through a series of facility expansions, most recently moving into a larger Bristol, VA manufacturing site in 2023. Product innovation has accelerated in 2024-2025 with the launches of the RVM-14, RNVG-VG, and MGA, indicating ongoing investment in product line breadth within its core night vision housing category.
AB Nightvision firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AB Nightvision
- Legal name
- AB NightVision, Inc.
- Website
- https://abnightvision.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- AB Nightvision designs and CNC-machines ruggedized night vision housings, helmet mounts, and battery packs from billet 7075 aluminum in Bristol, Virginia, selling exclusively through 17 U.S. authorized dealers to military, law enforcement, and civilian customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AB Nightvision industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Night Vision Optical Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
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Where AB Nightvision is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bristol
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
AB Nightvision business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Night Vision Housings and Binoculars: ABNV designs and manufactures night vision housings, goggles, monoculars, helmet mounts, and battery packs. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network where dealers complete the build by adding image intensifier tubes and optics. Revenue is generated from wholesale pricing to dealers.
- Accessories and Component Parts: ABNV sells accessories including STORM and FURY helmet mounts, AB-LPBP battery packs, dovetail spacers, and other component parts through the dealer network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through authorized dealers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
AB Nightvision product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AB Nightvision designs, manufactures, and assembles ruggedized night vision housings (binoculars and monoculars), helmet mounts, and low-profile battery packs from CNC-machined billet 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum at its Bristol, Virginia facility. Products are sold wholesale exclusively through a network of 17 authorized U.S. dealers, who complete the build by pairing ABNV housings with customer-selected image intensifier tubes and optics.
Product overview
AB NightVision is a manufacturer of ruggedized night vision housings, helmet mounts, and battery packs. The product portfolio centers on night vision goggles: the RNVG family includes the standard RNVG (fixed bridge), RNVG-A (articulating), RNVG-VG (variable gain), and RPNVG (panning/wide-angle). The RVM-14 is a monocular option, and the MGA adds manual gain control to the articulating design. Accessory products include the STORM (ground use) and FURY (aviation use) helmet mounts, and the AB-LPBP low profile battery pack. All housings are CNC machined from billet 7075 aluminum, designed to exceed military drop standards, and are available through an authorized dealer network. The company manufactures everything in-house at their Bristol, Virginia facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- RNVG - Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle Original full-featured aluminum night vision binocular housing from AB Nightvision. CNC machined from solid billet 7075 aluminum with controls identical to PVS-14, built-in IR illuminator, 40° field of view, 16+ hour battery life, and submersible to 66 ft. Sold through authorized dealers who pair it with customer-selected image intensifier tubes and optics.
- RNVG-A (ARNVG) - Articulating Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle Articulating version of the RNVG with aircraft-grade aluminum housing. Each optical pod can rotate up out of view, freeing the user's eyes for natural sight, and automatically shuts off when articulated up. Interpupillary distance adjustable from 47mm to over 80mm; far exceeded MIL-STD-810H drop testing requirements.
- RNVG-VG - Variable Gain Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle Variable gain version of the standard RNVG. Adjustable image intensifier gain via rotary knob to change image brightness. Compatible with MX-11769 style intensifier tubes (or 10160 without gain functionality). 40° field of view, submersible to 66 ft, with built-in IR illuminator and safety pull-out activation.
- RPNVG - Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle Night vision binocular with unique panning functionality. Switches from standard 40° collimated view to wide-angle panning view up to 65°. Optical pods can be removed without tools to function as two monoculars. Interpupillary distance 57-98mm with auxiliary port for external ANVIS battery pack. Compatible with MX-10160 style intensifier tubes.
- RVM-14 - Ruggedized Variable Gain Night Vision Monocular Ruggedized variable gain night vision monocular housing billet-machined from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum. Accepts standard mil-spec PVS-14 lenses or lightweight RPO lenses. Features side mounting for PVS-14 accessories, gain adjustment on rotary switch, built-in IR illuminator, and 75-hour battery life at room temperature. 15% lighter than typical single AA PVS-14 with 50% longer battery life.
- MGA - Manual Gain Articulating Night Vision Goggle Full-featured night vision binocular incorporating proven RNVG-A housing features with added manual gain control. Billet-machined from 7075 alloy aluminum, exceeded MIL-STD-810H drop testing. Features articulating design with interpupillary distance 47mm to over 80mm, built-in IR illuminator, approximately 30 hours operation time with onboard CR123 battery.
- STORM Mount - Helmet Mount Ground-use helmet mount designed for NVGs using ball-plunger style interfaces (ANVIS-9, AVS-6, AN/PVS-23, GPNVG-18). STORM-ACH version angled for ACH/MICH helmets; STORM-OPS version for OPS-Core FAST, Cyre AirFrame, MTEK Flux, Team Wendy. CNC machined for rock-solid lock-up with 1.25 inch vertical adjustment.
- FURY Mount - Helmet Mount Aviation-use helmet mount for NVGs using ball-plunger style interfaces such as ANVIS-9, AVS-6, AN/PVS-23, and GPNVG-18. CNC machined 7075-T651 aluminum alloy frame rated 36% stronger than common steel and 7X stronger than Delrin. Features retention features above and below the NVG ball-head with low-battery LED standard.
- AB-LPBP - ANVIS Low Profile Battery Pack Velcro-mounted remote battery pack for ANVIS night vision goggles. Machined high-density Black Delrin polymer body. Dual battery compartments powered by either two CR123 or four AA batteries with standard 4-Pin Lemo connector and 19-inch shielded cable. Submersible with O-ring sealed battery lids. Available in Flat Black or MagPul Flat Dark Earth Cerakote.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products exceed MIL-STD-810H military drop testing requirements
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use AB Nightvision
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AB Nightvision technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
AB Nightvision partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Apollo Gear CocoreSupplier of high-end night vision devices and accessories offering government, law enforcement, and commercial sales. Member of Association of Night Vision Manufacturers (ANVM), National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), and Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Offers ABNV RNVG-A and RPNVG products.
- Custom Night VisioncoreRigid quality control standards with industry-leading equipment offering high-quality night vision products. Offers ready-to-ship items and custom night vision solutions with Custom Night Vision Builder tool. Provides night vision repair and maintenance using proper specialized tools required by US DOD.
- DARQ IndustriescoreNight vision device manufacturer, retailer, and distributor providing best products with proper end-user education. Serves both civilians and professionals with focus on quality products and customer relationships.
- HCC Tactical / War Eagle LabsminorVeteran-owned night vision and tactical gear company operating with military values. Offers only top-quality products effectively proven in market and on ground.
- Licentia Arms Co.coreHigh-end night vision company specializing in helmet mounted and clip-on night vision devices. Customers include US Military, law enforcement, and commercial customers that demand the best.
- Maxavision TechnologiesminorWOSB Certified night vision distributor offering STORM and FURY Helmet Mounts as well as Low Profile Battery Packs on GSA Schedule GS-07F-066DA.
- NightLine InccoreLeading global OEM manufacturer of Gen III+ Night Vision, Thermal, Laser and Test Equipment for more than three decades. Provides friendly customer service and top-quality products in several performance levels for military and commercial markets.
- Nightops Tactical IncminorOver 18 years experience in night vision industry designing, developing, and distributing products with operator in mind, offering highest quality product and service.
- Night Sight Optics / Advanced Night Vision LLCminorPartnership specializing in custom high-performance night vision devices for civilian, state, and local level agencies. Offers wholesale and retail sales.
- Night Vision InccoreIn business since 1996, works closely with civilian, law enforcement, and government customers. Offers high-end night vision, thermal image surveillance, and tactical law enforcement equipment.
- NocturnalityminorProvider of highest-quality night vision systems with focus on civilian and commercial markets, offering curated product set suitable for professional use. Also supports hometown law enforcement agency customers.
- Own The Night / LCEO LLCminorVeteran-owned and operated business selling high-quality American-made night vision equipment since 1997. Integrated custom tactical solutions. Specializes in accessories.
- See The Night LLCminorProvides top-of-the-line night vision and thermal products with years of hands-on experience using products in the field. Customer service treated as family.
- Steele Industries IncminorIndustry leader revolutionizing lead time for night vision devices. Team derived from Military, Law Enforcement, and Aerospace & Defense backgrounds with more than 75 years of combined experience.
- TNVC (Tactical Night Vision Company)coreVeteran-owned and operated distributor and manufacturer of high-end night vision and low-light/no-light gear. Sells to US Government and commercial entities. Featured ABNV products at trade shows.
- Ultimate Night VisionminorStocks and distributes night vision components as well as complete systems for retail, wholesale, and government agencies. Offers nationwide night vision rental program.
- US Night VisionminorSince 2001, provided civilians, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and US Military with advanced quality night vision, thermal imaging, infrared and lasers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
AB Nightvision competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ATN Corp: US manufacturer of consumer and professional night vision and thermal devices (smart HD NVGs, monoculars) that competes with AB NightVision's RVM-14 and broader monocular offerings in the civilian, hunting, and law enforcement segments.
- Wilcox Industries: US defense manufacturer of night vision helmet mounts, shrouds, and battery packs serving the same military and law enforcement customers as AB NightVision's STORM and FURY mounts and AB-LPBP battery pack. Direct competitor in the helmet-mount ecosystem.
- N-Vision Optics: US manufacturer of articulating night vision goggles and binocular systems that competes directly with AB NightVision's RNVG-A and RPNVG. N-Vision's NOVS and HALO platforms target the same military, law enforcement, and professional civilian buyer with premium articulating NVG housings.
- ACTinBlack: UK-based manufacturer of articulating and binocular night vision goggles (e.g., DTNVG) that competes head-to-head with AB NightVision's RNVG family in the global articulating NVG category, particularly for allied military and special operations buyers.
- GSCI Advanced Photonics: Canadian manufacturer of night vision goggles and thermal fusion systems (e.g., GSCI PVS-31, PVS-14 alternatives). Competes with AB NightVision across monocular, binocular, and articulating NVG product categories in professional and civilian markets.
Broad incumbents
- Teledyne FLIR: US defense and commercial sensor manufacturer producing thermal imagers, monocular night vision devices, and fused optical systems. Competes with AB NightVision in the broader tactical/LE night vision and thermal category across military, law enforcement, and commercial channels.
- BAE Systems: Global defense prime with a night vision and electro-optics business (legacy ITT Defense) producing aviation NVGs and image intensifier tubes. Competes with AB NightVision in military aviation and ground NVG programs while serving as a key supplier of components to the broader dealer ecosystem.
- L3Harris Technologies: Major US defense prime with a leading night vision business (legacy L3 Warrior Systems) producing image-intensifier tubes, PVS-14/PVS-31 housings, and aviation NVG systems. Overlaps with AB NightVision as a broad incumbent in military NVG programs and is also a key tube supplier to ABNV's dealer network.
- Elbit Systems: Israeli defense prime operating the legacy ITT Night Vision business; supplies binocular NVGs (X-Sight, AN/AVS-9) and aviation systems to militaries worldwide. Competes with AB NightVision in defense NVG programs while also supplying tubes and platforms that pair with ABNV housings.
Others
- Photonis: European manufacturer of image intensifier tubes (XR5, 4G) and scientific detectors that supplies a critical component paired with AB NightVision's housings. Not a direct competitor, but an enabling supplier whose tube allocations and roadmaps directly affect ABNV's dealer sell-through.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles1 record
AB Nightvision funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about AB Nightvision
What does AB Nightvision do?
AB Nightvision designs, manufactures, and assembles ruggedized night vision housings (binoculars and monoculars), helmet mounts, and low-profile battery packs from CNC-machined billet 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum at its Bristol, Virginia facility. Products are sold wholesale exclusively through a network of 17 authorized U.S. dealers, who complete the build by pairing ABNV housings with customer-selected image intensifier tubes and optics.
Is AB Nightvision a public or private company?
AB Nightvision is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AB Nightvision founded?
AB Nightvision was founded in 2004. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is AB Nightvision based?
AB Nightvision is headquartered in Bristol, United States, in the North America region.
How does AB Nightvision make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Night Vision Housings and Binoculars are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Component Parts.
Who are AB Nightvision's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ATN Corp, Wilcox Industries, N-Vision Optics, ACTinBlack and GSCI Advanced Photonics. Broad incumbents are Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, L3Harris Technologies and Elbit Systems. Photonis is listed as an others.
Does AB Nightvision have an API?
No public API is recorded for AB Nightvision.
What industry is AB Nightvision in?
AB Nightvision's product category is Night Vision Optical Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABANAI, Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly). Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3827.