FLIR Systems has been awarded a potential five-year, $13.3 million contract by the U.S. Navy to provide electro-optics sensors for integration with the military branch’s Sea Star Safire III and Brite Star II EOS systems. The Defense Department said Friday FLIR will also deliver spares as well as perform repair, training, data and technical support services under the firm-fixed-price contract. Work will occur […] More

FLIR Systems has introduced two ground surveillance platforms the company designed to help military organizations secure borders and protect troops, United Press International reported Wednesday. Richard Tomkins writes the company unveiled its LTV-X light tactical vehicle and the Ranger R6SS portable radar at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference held in Florida. “Both products are designed to maximize detection, responsiveness and […] More

FLIR Systems has unveiled a new thermal imaging product line that works to aid firefighters and first responders in carrying out missions. The product line includes K33 and K53 handheld cameras, KF6 cameras for fire engine ladders and two Aerial First Responder Kits with the DJI Zenmuse XT camera, FLIR said Thursday. The company launched the thermal imaging […] More

FLIR Surveillance has received a 10-year, $49.9 million contract to supply an imaging infrared system to the U.S. Navy. The Combatant Craft Forward Looking Infrared variant 2 imaging platform has image processing tools and optics that work to detect infrared radiation or light that emanates from surface targets during day and night, the Defense Department said Friday. CCFLIR2 […] More

FLIR Systems has received a $19.5 million production order to build additional mobile surveillance systems for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The order covers a 12-month option period and the second under a five-year contract FLIR holds with CBP, the company said Tuesday. FLIR will manufacture the mobile surveillance systems at its Elkridge, Maryland-based facility. “We are pleased to provide these […] More

FLIR Systems Inc. has been awarded a $51.1 million follow-on order to produce chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives threat response systems for the Defense Department. The systems are designed to help U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and civil support personnel evaluate sites and handle missions, FLIR Systems said Thursday. FLIR Systems will build […] More

FLIR Systems has elected Cathy Stauffer and Catherine Halligan to serve on the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. The appointments bring the total number of board directors to 10 and eight of them are independent, the company announced Thursday. Halligan is also an independent director and a member of the audit committee of Ulta […] More

Parry Labs has announced the appointment of Mark Blanco as its chief growth officer. In this new role, Blanco will work to steer long-term strategy, lead strategic opportunities and foster strong customer relationships, Parry Labs said Monday.

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An RTX business has booked a $154 million U.S. Army contract to provide Commander’s Independent Viewer systems. Raytheon’s delivery of these electro-optical/infrared sight systems is intended to elevate the service branch’s Bradley Fighting Vehicles, RTX announced from McKinney, Texas on Wednesday. “The CIV is a package of multiple systems all working together to increase the survivability and battlefield […] More

RTX has received  a $117.5 million U.S. Army award for the low-rate initial production of advanced targeting sensor systems. Under the contract, RTX will provide 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared B-kit sensors for use in multiple Army combat platforms, RTX announced from McKinney, Texas on Wednesday. “This technology supports the U.S. Army’s modernization effort to ensure the […] More

A Teledyne Technologies subsidiary will develop the capabilities of its unmanned aerial system to handle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear functions under a $13.3 million contract from the Department of Defense. Teledyne FLIR Defense said Wednesday it will incorporate flight control software to allow for autonomous CBRN reconnaissance missions using the R80D SkyRaider UAS. The […] More

Leonardo DRS will manufacture third-generation infrared sensors to replace the U.S. Army’s second-generation horizontal technology integration system under a $39.5 million contract. The award covers low-rate initial production of long-range forward-looking IR sensors equipped with an integrated dewar cooler assembly, the company said Monday. HTI sensing technology is installed on various tactical vehicles including the […] More