FLIR awarded $40m contract for U.S. Army Special Ops aircraft.FLIR Systems | company_name = FLIR Systems | company_type = Public (NASDAQ: FLIR) | foundation = 1978 | location = Wilsonville, Oregon, United States | key_people = Earl R. Lewis }} FLIR Systems , Inc. (Nasdaq:FLIR FLIR Forward-Looking Infrared (Radar) FLIR Forward Looking Infrared Radiometer FLIR Forward Looking Infrared Radar FLIR Forward Looking Infra Red ) has announced that it has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity development contract from the US Special Operations Command A subordinate unified or other joint command established by a joint force commander to plan, coordinate, conduct, and support joint special operations within the joint force commander's assigned operational area. Also called SOC. See also special operations. , valued at approximately $40 million, for the delivery of up to 75 lightweight airborne multi-sensor thermal imaging systems for use on US Army Special Operations A/MH-6 "Little Bird" helicopters. The contract award is in support of the US Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office. "This contract award is significant not only because of its size, but also because it further validates our business strategy to leverage our leading technology and strong financial condition to pursue larger, longer-term program business for our Imaging Division products. We are pleased to have this opportunity to develop the next generation of thermal imaging technology for the US Special Forces," said Earl R. Lewis Earl Ramage Lewis (February 22, 1887 - February 1, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Lamira, Ohio, Lewis attended the public and high schools. He was graduated from Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, in 1911, and from the law department of Western Reserve , President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of FLIR Systems. The compact multi-sensor airborne thermal imaging system, measuring only 9" in diameter, will also contain an image-intensified CCD-TV camera and a laser range finder. The system will feature new advancements in technology including image sensor fusion. The product will be the smallest and lightest of its kind, allowing for extended missions and enhanced range performance. "The development of this product will further solidify FLIR's position as the premier supplier of compact multi-sensor airborne imaging systems," Lewis said. The contract term runs from award date through September 30, 2009. Development will begin immediately, with deliveries beginning in early 2004. Future deliveries under the contract are subject to funding availability. FLIR Systems designs, manufactures and markets infrared imaging systems worldwide for a variety of applications. FLIR's imaging products are used in such diverse applications as public safety, defense, navigation, electronic newsgathering news·gath·er·ing adj. Of, relating to, or involving the research and reportage of news: a worldwide newsgathering operation. news and search and rescue. Thermography thermography (thûr'mŏg`rəfē), contact photocopying process that produces a direct positive image and in which infrared rays are used to expose the copy paper. products support such applications as condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, medical science, research and development, and manufacturing process control. |
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