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Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded $74.2M U.S. Army Contract
April 10, 2025 | BUSINESS WIREEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated,, announced it has been awarded a four year, $74.2 million contract by the U.S. Army for continued development of the next-generation mounted reconnaissance capability for the M1135 Stryker’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Sensor Suite Upgrade Program.
Teledyne FLIR is lead 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.
Last year, the company delivered initial Sensor Suite upgrade prototypes for government testing, and successful results led 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. Among its many improvements, the upgrade will include advanced sensing capabilities, autonomous SkyRaider flight control, and hazard prediction software upgrades.
“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,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense. “We’re proud to expand our support on this vital U.S. Army program and to know that our drone, remote sensing, and integrated solutions are playing a major role to improve standoff and situational awareness.”
Work on the NBCRV program is expected to continue through 2028 at FLIR Defense facilities in Stillwater, Okla.; Elkridge, Md; and Tucson, Ariz.
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