B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide, is proud to highlight their new VSLAP® series, a compact high-power near infrared target pointer and illuminator. The VSLAP®-V1 is the latest device in production from the B.E. Meyers & Co. line of high-power lasers designed to enhance air-to-ground pointing, illumination, and communication. Its superior design provides increased output, ergonomic form factor, and better integration with weapon systems.
B.E. Meyers & Co. will be at Booth 1153 at this year’s SOF Week in Tampa, Florida, from 18-21 May 2026.
Since the 1993 release of the IZLID®, B.E. Meyers & Co. has set the standard for high-powered Near-Infrared laser pointers and illuminators. The IZLID® series is used in TACP, CCT, JTAC, SOTAC, ANGLICO, and JFO applications and for other air-to-ground integration and communication needs. It’s now a widely used product by military agencies around the world, chosen for its high power, ergonomics, ruggedness, and weapon system adaptability. Learning from decades of battlefield experience with the IZLID®, B.E. Meyers & Co. has further innovated with the introduction of the VSLAP®. The VSLAP® will continue to support warfighters with the same capability as the IZLID®, but with continued innovation to ergonomics, power output, and weapon system integration.
At the core of the VSLAP® is B.E. Meyers & Co.’s patented DeathStar™ technology that co-aligns six individual laser diodes into a single concentrated beam, outputting up to 1.21 Watts of power. These co-aligned beams diverge over long distances and create the perception of a single beam with a much larger profile than traditional laser systems. The increased size of the beam profile increases its long-range visibility for high-altitude aircraft communication. On-target illumination clarity is also improved by the six lasers in the DeathStar™ system. As the beams diverge downrange, they begin to overlap each other, which removes the inconsistencies in each of the individual defused Edge Emitting Lasers (EEL). This is vital for situational awareness when using the VSLAP®s 2.5º flood for target illumination.
The design of the VSLAP® allows for single-handed operation and manipulation of the system's controls. The power lever allows users to choose between four power settings with just their thumb: Off, Low, Medium, and High. These settings provide a wide range of power outputs, allowing the user to select the appropriate output for the environment. The top of the device has two fire buttons which sit in a natural position of the user’s fingers. An easily distinguishable constant on fire button, a secondary pulse fire button with settings at 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, and an unmistakable arrhythmic setting. Beam divergence is quickly adjustable by turning the front collar 1/8 turn to transition from a pointer to a 2.5º flood.
The VSLAP® can also be utilized on various weapon systems from Crew Served Weapons to rotary wing aircraft platforms. For these uses, the device supports azimuth and elevation adjustments for precise targeting alignment. The built-in proprietary Wakizashi® port allows simultaneous remote control and power supply, allowing a single operator to activate the laser while firing. Additionally, the Wakizashi® port supports data transfer, allowing users to remotely control the laser’s settings.
The VSLAP® is the next evolution of high-power, long-range combat communication and situational awareness. Its revolutionary DeathStar™ technology creates a substantial battlefield advantage to help our warfighters ensure mission success and bring them home safely.
For more information on the VSLAP® and other B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc products, please visit our video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKQ6FolHtd4
For specifications, please visit our product page here:
https://www.bemeyers.com/products/pointing-illumination/series/vslap/vslap
About B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.:
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is a US Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced laser solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications. Our Redmond, WA facility supports our ISO 9001:2015 production operations of premier visible, near-infrared, and out-of-band laser marking and illumination systems, as well as range finding and warfighter solutions products, all of which serve our nation as well as allies in 38 nations worldwide.
As a privately held, Veteran-operated, second-generation US Small Business in our 52nd year in business, we are a true Made in America story, from the initial sketch to the final product out the door happening at our Redmond, WA headquarters. We appreciate your support as we work to evolve critical defense technology and reenergize American Manufacturing. Learn more about our defense and optoelectronic products, our capabilities, and how we are evolving critical defense technology and reenergizing American Manufacturing at www.bemeyers.com
