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FLIR Systems, Inc. of Portland, OR announced the receipt of a three-year, $13 million contract from the US Army Research Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM), Communications-Electronics Research Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) for the development of an advanced stabilized electro-optical infrared system for lightweight Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). FLIR will develop a purpose-built, very small and lightweight stabilized thermal imaging system that will offer long range performance, color visible imaging and advanced laser capabilities.
This contract represents a Phase Two award resulting from a winnowing process among three phase one awardees. Work will be performed at the Company’s facility in Billerica, MA. Portland dBusiness News: FLIR Systems Awarded $13 Million Contract from U.S. Army for UAV Sensor Program.