Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded $74.2M Contract for U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle Sensor Suite Upgrade
BOSTON – Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced it has been awarded a four year, $74.2 million contract by the U.S. Army for continued development of the next-generation mounted reconnaissance capability for the M1135 Stryker’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Sensor Suite Upgrade Program.
“By continuing to enhance sensor capabilities on NBCRV, we can help ensure future warriors will be ready to detect and respond effectively to a wide range of deadly agents,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense.
Teledyne FLIR is lead integrator in modernizing the NBCRV sensor suite system with an improved and autonomous suite of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) sensors. Among other third-party solutions, the Sensor Suite features the FLIR Defense R80D SkyRaider™ drone integrated with FLIR’s MUVE™ B330 biological detection payload designed for small unmanned aerial systems. Also, a FLIR-developed command and control system combines all devices and platforms with sensor fusion and automation features that reduce cognitive burden and improve decision-making.
Last year, the company delivered initial Sensor Suite upgrade prototypes for government testing, and successful results led to a $168 million production award in November. This new contract calls for FLIR Defense to develop an expanded Sensor Suite upgrade design (Capability Set 2.2), deliver six prototypes, and provide added support for government testing. Among its many improvements, the upgrade will include advanced sensing capabilities, autonomous SkyRaider flight control, and hazard prediction software upgrades.
“By continuing to enhance sensor capabilities on NBCRV, we can help ensure future warriors will be ready to detect and respond effectively to a wide range of deadly agents,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense. “We’re proud to expand our support on this vital U.S. Army program and to know that our drone, remote sensing, and integrated solutions are playing a major role to improve standoff and situational awareness.”
Work on the NBCRV program is expected to continue through 2028 at FLIR Defense facilities in Stillwater, Okla.; Elkridge, Md; and Tucson, Ariz. To learn more about the company’s extensive CBRN and explosive detection technologies, visit here.
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense we bring together this expertise to deliver solutions that enable critical decisions and keep our world safe – from any threat, anywhere. To learn more, visit us online or follow @flir.
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