FLIR Systems, Inc. today announced that it has received 24 sets of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear energy walk reconnaissance from the US Army. Delivery orders for kits, tool sets and full equipment (CBRN DR-SKO) systems. The delivery order was issued by the US Department of Defense under a five-year, indefinite delivery, undefined quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Joint Program for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) The DR-SKO project record. The order was valued at $27.9 million and the lead time was extended to the third quarter of 2019.

The CBRN DR-SKO system is a mission-specific tool set that provides and provides comprehensive CBRN walk reconnaissance capabilities for use by US military joint services, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and National Guard. Sexual Weapons Civil Support Team. The project began development in 2008 and was contracted by FLIR Systems, Inc.

Jim Cannon, President and CEO of FLIR, said: "Our DR-SKO solution has been field-proven to provide the critical technology needed to help US soldiers perform their missions safer to defend national well-being. This order shows that the US military believes FLIR The reliable products provided ensure accurate analysis for safe and rapid response and complete their major tasks."

Since the Department of Defense awarded the first IDIQ contract for full-speed production of CBRN DR-SKO in December 2014, FLIR has delivered nearly 200 systems. Products under this line item will still be produced by FLIR's facility in Elkridge, Maryland.

Source: businesswire.com