Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $74.2 million.

The company states that this will provide modernized imaging surveillance systems to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

ESS-M systems

FLIR Defense will deliver more than 125 Electro-Optic Sensor System-Modernized (ESS-M) systems for use on USCG rotary wing aircraft, specifically the MH-60 and MH-65.

The advanced ESS-M platform features a full-HD sensor suite and updated user interfaces, as well as advanced processing capabilities and software enhancements.

The company notes that the ESS-M systems will provide operators with high-definition daylight, low light and infrared imagery and will be used in support of all Coast Guard missions with an emphasis on search and rescue, living marine resources and law enforcement.

Coastal security

The new technology will augment coastal security, drug and migrant interdiction, ports and waterways protection, and other Coast Guard rapid response needs.

“We’re proud to extend our history”

Dr JihFen Lei, President, Teledyne FLIR Defense commented: “The significant updates through ESS-M will enable the US Coast Guard to stay on technology’s cutting edge while conducting its wide range of key maritime operations.

“We’re proud to extend our history of support and look forward to building our relationship across all missions areas,” the President concluded.