FLIR
Announces $6.7 M Order from Colombian MoD
FLIR Systems, Inc. has received a $6.7 million
order from the Colombian Ministry of Defence for its Star SAFIRE®
HD™ stabilised, multi-sensor surveillance systems.
The units delivered under this order will be installed on fixed-wing surveillance
platforms for use in counter-narcotic and counter-terror missions within
the Republic of Colombia.
Since 2001, FLIR has delivered more than 70 airborne sensor systems to
the Colombian Ministry of Defence while developing and maintaining an
active and fully equipped service and completion centre in Bogota. The
recently expanded capabilities of this centre provide support for all
regional users of FLIR's thermal imaging equipment.
Work will be performed at FLIR's facility in Portland, Oregon. Deliveries
are expected to be completed within the next twelve months.
‘This contract, demonstrating the strong international appeal of
our systems, leverages our investment in best-in-class technology and
a global support infrastructure,’ said Earl R. Lewis, President and
CEO of FLIR Systems, Inc. ‘We are pleased the Colombian Ministry
of Defense has chosen FLIR products for this critical mission.’
Web: http://www.flir.com
