FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that the U.S. Air Force is ordering more than 180 of the company's Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and spare parts Has. The $ 23 million order will be processed through the Department of Defense’s MTRS Inc II (Dept. of Defense Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II) program.

In 2017, the US Army chose FLIR Systems' predecessor, Endeavor Robotics, as a medium-sized robot supplier for MTRS Inc II. The company developed a redesigned UGV, Centaur, as an "MTRS Inc II" solution. FLIR has started delivering Centaur units to the army as part of this multi-year record program, which was valued at up to $ 158 million including options when awarded.

The Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams will use FLIR Centaur to help defuse improvised explosive devices (IEDs), unexploded ordnance, and other similar dangerous tasks. Centaur can be equipped with multiple sensors and payloads to support other missions.

"Centaur gives emergency workers an extremely versatile, portable UGV that helps save lives by keeping people safe," said David Ray, president of FLIR's Government and Defense business. "We are pleased that the Luftwaffe selected Centaur as their medium-sized robot solution and that the" MTRS Inc II "program can serve as an efficient procurement vehicle."

Centaur is a remote-controlled, medium-sized UGV system that offers the possibility of recognizing, verifying, identifying and eliminating dangers. The approximately 73 kg heavy, open-construction robot has an advanced EO / IR camera suite, a manipulator arm that extends more than two meters, and the ability to climb stairs. Its modular payloads can be used for CBRNE detection and other missions.

Deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020. Further information on the unmanned floor systems from FLIR Systems can be found at www.flir.com/UIS/UGS .

About FLIR Systems, Inc.

FLIR Systems was founded in 1978 and is a worldwide leading industrial technology company with a focus on intelligent sensor solutions for armaments, industrial and commercial applications. FLIR Systems' vision is to serve as the "sixth sense of the world" and to develop technologies that help to make more informed decisions to protect life and the environment. For more information, go to www.flir.com and follow @flir .

Forward-looking statements

David Ray's statements and the other statements in this press release relating to the contract and the mandate described above are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections regarding FLIR's business which are based in part on management assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or predicted in the forward-looking statements, including due to the following factors: the ability to manufacture and supply the systems mentioned in this press release, Price changes for FLIR products, changes in demand for FLIR products, the mix of products, the impact of products and prices on the competition, bottlenecks in the availability of key components, excessive or lacking production capacity, FLIR's ability to manufacture products in a timely manner and Deliver FLIR's ongoing compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, as well as other risks that are discussed from time to time in FLIR's reports to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, as well as general economic conditions at the US and international levels. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date they were written, and FLIR undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of events or circumstances after the release date of this release. Furthermore, FLIR assumes no responsibility for changes to this document made by news agencies or Internet service providers.

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Media contact:
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Telephone: 978 769 9339; 781 801 6161
Email: joe.ailinger@flir.com

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Email: lglassen@addoir.com

 

Source: businesswire.com

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