About

Safer. Simpler.
More Lethal.®

When every second counts, Battle Sight Technologies stands as the trusted ally of freedom’s defenders. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we don’t just understand warfighters’ challenges—we’ve lived them.

We pioneer advancements across mission-critical operations, from Survival to Close Quarters Battle, redefining field capabilities. Where conventional tech falls short, we innovate, filling crucial gaps with solutions that exceed expectations. Our state-of-the-art products enhance communication, accelerate responses, reduce logistical burdens, and optimize resources. We’re not just creating equipment; we’re developing lifelines that blend cutting-edge technology with battlefield wisdom.

When lives hang in the balance, Battle Sight equips heroes to prevail against all odds. Choose us for more than gear—embrace the future of tactical superiority and mission success.

Leadership team

Nick Ripplinger

President

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Chris Vogt

Chief Operating Officer

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Bennett Tanton

Vice President

Sunny Kapka

Director of Programs

Dan Reed

Director of Product and Technology

Innovation Capital of the Midwest

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Battle Sight is the authority in the rapid innovation and commercialization of products and technologies for the frontline. Our customers expect excellence, because their lives depend on it. We’re passionate about delivering on our mission to the warfighter, special operations forces, law enforcement officers, first responders, and emergency management personnel, because their selfless service deserves every possible advantage in performance of their duties. Battle Sight Technologies is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women who make the way clear and safe for those who rely on them. Our motivation, our calling, and our duty is spearheading technology for the frontline.
Wherever you are, if you have a problem to solve, we are listening.

What Our
Customers
Are Saying

Air Force Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), July 2022

Of all the concepts in the technology portfolio, BST’s power management technology is the one I am most excited about.”

US Navy SEAL, Coronado

It’s hard to fathom how I’ve not been aware of this [CrayTac] technology before today.”

US Air Force HH-60 Pilot (Lt Col), July 2022

BST’s ability to get a signal 150 feet above the surface, is a huge game changer for us.”

MSgt, USAF, ACC A35

The biggest success of the exercise was the floating IR (NightFall IR) tabs brought out by Battle Sight Tech that could be seen by NVGs from the aircraft.”

Joseph T. Guastella, Lieutenant General, USAF

After two decades of successfully executing a wide range of Personnel Recovery (PR) missions in both semi-permissive ground and permissive air environments, the Combat Air Force must refocus its Combat Rescue Force on recovery of isolated personnel in denied or contested environments.”

USAF Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)

CrayTac IR marking technology is very useful for many of our operational situations.”

CMSgt, SERE Specialist, USAF

[ARMS] provides a multi message in the visual spectrum while not defeated in a near peer contested environment with jamming or other technology methods. Additionally, the ability to identify an isolated person from space changes the game on locating and rescuing an IP.”

SFC, SF, USA

[CrayTac is] as simple as using a crayon.”

MSG, EOD, USA

[ColdFIRE is] way better and more effective than glint tape.”

SMSgt, CCT, USAF

[MWIR Beacon has a] small footprint for over 80 nm of detection.”

A Legacy Of Innovation

Located at 601 E. Third Street in Dayton, Ohio, The Manhattan Building was utilized for research and development related to the Manhattan Project and creation of the atomic bomb in the 1940s.

As part of the lineage of the Manhattan Project, Battle Sight has taken on the mantle of defense and military advancement. Founded by veterans with a solution-focused approach, Battle Sight Technologies is committed to providing active warfighters, first responders, and emergency services personnel with cutting-edge technology. By utilizing the same space as one of the world’s most famous R&D projects, the innovators at Battle Sight are providing those in need with the advantage necessary to save lives in the most dire of situations.

Battle Sight logo at company entrance
Manhattan Project logo

Partners

One of Battle Sight’s key elements for success in rapid innovation and commercialization of solutions that serve the warfighter is our reliance on strong industry partnerships. We rely on a family of carefully curated strategic relationships and subject matter expertise to deliver scaled manufacturing, quality control, supply chain procurement, logistical support and fulfillment operations. These partners are an important force multiplier for Battle Sight and allow us to sustain our “asset light” model and significantly shorten our learning and development curves.

We value our partner relationships and joint research projects as a critical element in our ability to bring innovation to the warfighter in development cycles that are intentionally disruptive to the status quo within the defense industry.

Battle Sight meeting with valued partners

Our Clients

353D Special Operations Wing
711th Human Performance Wing
88th Air Base Wing
920th Rescue Wing
Air Combat Command
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Special Operations Command

Acquire the Advantage

If you’re a warfighter, first responder, or law enforcement officer in need of a field-specific solution or simply wish to inquire about our wide-range of tactical products, contact us today.

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