FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has received an additional $ 20.6 million order from the U.S. Army to supply its FLIR Personal Intelligence Systems (PRS) Black Hornet® 3 received. The advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will support platoon and small unit level surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities as part of the Army's Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program.

In January 2019, U.S. Army FLIR placed an initial $ 39.7 million order for Black Hornet 3s to support the SBS program. The company currently supplies these systems for use across the entire force.

Extremely light, almost noiseless and with a flight time of up to 25 minutes, the battle-proven Black Hornet PRS transmits live videos and HD still images back to the operator in pocket format. His information feed provides soldiers with an immediate covert situational awareness that helps them carry out their missions more effectively. FLIR has shipped more than 12,000 Black Hornet nano-UAVs to defense and security forces worldwide.

"The Black Hornet has proven to be a breakthrough technology - a small package that can bring a huge advantage to the battlefield," said Roger Wells, VP and General Manager of Unmanned Systems and Integrated Solutions at FLIR. “We are proud to continue supporting the US Army Soldier Borne Sensor program. It is a common strategic goal for FLIR and the military to provide combat fighters with a full range of integrated unmanned solutions, both in the air and on the ground. ”

The award-winning Black Hornet is designed and built by FLIR in Norway. Deliveries will begin in late 2020. More information about the FLIR Black Hornet PRS can be found at flir.com/products/black-hornet-prs/

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

The statements in this press release by Roger Wells and the other statements in this press release relating to the contract and order 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 forecasts regarding the business of FLIR, which are based in part on management's 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. a. based on 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 US 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. Such statements could also 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 made, and FLIR undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of events or circumstances after the 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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Contacts
Media contact:
Joe Ailinger
Telephone: 978 769 9339; 781 801 6161
email: joe.ailinger@flir.com

Investor Relations :
Lasse Glassen
Addo Investor Relations
Telephone: 424 238 6249
Email: lglassen@addoir.com

 

Source: businesswire.com

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