Flir Nabs $23M Coast Guard Order

Flir Systems Inc. has received a $23 million order to support the US Coast Guard’s electro-optical sensor system configuration.

The contract includes purchase of the Talon, a 9-in. stabilized multisensor gimbal system that will be deployed on the Coast Guard’s H-60 and H-65 helicopters.

Work under the contract will be performed at Flir’s Billerica, Mass., facility, with shipments expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The company also announced this week that it has received an $81 million Army contract for the multisensor system. (See: Flir Awarded $81M Army Contract)

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