Teledyne FLIR Wins Army Contract for M1135 NBCRV Systems
Teledyne FLIR Wins Major Army Contract for Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles
Thousand Oaks, Calif. – June 8, 2023 – Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the United States Army to provide M1135 Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRVs).
The M1135 NBCRV is a highly specialized vehicle designed to detect and identify chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats on the battlefield. It is equipped with a suite of advanced sensors and equipment that allow it to operate in a variety of environments and conditions.
Teledyne FLIR has a long history of providing CBRN detection and identification systems to the U.S. military. The company's M22 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Detector is the standard issue CBRN detector for the U.S. Army, and its M40A1 Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer is used by the U.S. Marine Corps to identify chemical warfare agents.
"We are proud to have been selected by the U.S. Army to provide these critical systems," said Dr. JihFen Lei, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Teledyne FLIR Defense and Space. "Our M1135 NBCRV will provide the Army with the ability to detect and identify CBRN threats in real time, giving them the information they need to make informed decisions and protect their forces."
Teledyne FLIR will begin production of the M1135 NBCRV systems immediately. The contract has a potential value of $40 million over five years.
About Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a leading provider of thermal imaging and sensor solutions for defense, industrial, and commercial applications. The company's products are used to detect, identify, and track objects in a variety of environments, including harsh weather conditions and complete darkness.
For more information, visit www.teledyneflir.com.
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. The company's operations are primarily focused on the defense, industrial, and commercial sectors.
For more information, visit www.teledyne.com.
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