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Picatinny Researchers Develop Safer, Less Expensive Variation of Infrared Illuminant Cartridge

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — The 40mm M992 Infrared (IR) Illuminant Cartridge is a type of a pyrotechnic flare, but unlike the standard flare, the IR cartridge produces a type of light that is invisible to the naked eye yet can be seen through night-vision goggles. “The cartridge brought the infantry squad the ability to enhance