FLIR Systems awarded $13 million contract from US Army for UAV Sensor Program

APRIL 19--FLIR Systems Inc. (Portland, OR) has received a contract from the US Army Research Development & Engineering Command, Communications-Electronics Research Development and Engineering Center, Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate, valued at approximately $13 million for the development of an advanced stabilized electro-optical infrared system for use on lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The award represents a phase-two award resulting from a down-select among three phase-one awardees.

The contract involves the development of a purpose-built, very small and lightweight, stabilized thermal imaging system that will offer long-range performance, color visible imaging, and advanced laser capabilities. Work will be performed at the company's facility in Billerica, MA, commencing immediately and spanning a three-year period.

FLIR Systems designs, manufactures, and markets infrared imaging systems worldwide for a variety of applications. FLIR's imaging products are used in such diverse applications as public safety, defense, navigation, electronic newsgathering, and search and rescue. Thermography products support such applications as condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, medical science, research and development, and manufacturing process control. For more information, please visit FLIR's Web site at www.flir.com.