Not quite, since night vision goggles also amplify near IR light, which is much more abundant at night than visible light (e.g. starlight). Also, they can be co

Not quite, since night vision goggles also amplify near IR light, which is much more abundant at night than visible light (e.g. starlight). Also, they can be coupled with IR LEDs or bulbs in order to gain a tactical advantage over an enemy without night vision. That being said, night vision and thermal vision are distinct.