Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced it has been awarded a four year, $74.2 million contract by the US Army.
The company revealed that it was awarded the contract for its continued development of the mounted reconnaissance capability for the M1135 Stryker’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Sensor Suite Upgrade Program.
Teledyne FLIR is an 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.
The company states that in 2024, it delivered initial Sensor Suite upgrade prototypes for government testing, with successful results leading 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.
According to the organization, the upgrade will include advanced sensing capabilities, autonomous SkyRaider flight control and hazard prediction software upgrades.
Dr JihFen Lei, President, Teledyne FLIR Defense commented: “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.
“We’re proud to expand our support on this vital US Army program and to know that our drone, remote sensing and integrated solutions are playing a major role to improve standoff and situational awareness,” Lei concluded.