Finnish Border Guard Orders Imaging Systems from L-3 Communications

The Wescam division of imaging system developer L-3 Communications Holdings has received an order from the Finnish Border Guard to provide MX-15 electro-optical and IR imaging systems for installation on Airbus H215 twin-engine helicopters.

The newly equipped H215s will support a variety of missions across Finland, including maritime border patrol and search and rescue. System deliveries to Airbus for installation will be completed by June of 2017.

“The selection of L-3’s MX technology for the H215 platform further strengthens our standing relationship with the Finnish Border Guard,” said Paul Jennison, vice president of sales and business development for L-3 Wescam. “This latest order illustrates how our high-magnification imaging technology has become a useful asset for the Border Guard and its time-critical surveillance missions.”

L-3’s imaging and targeting systems range in diameter from 8 to 25 in., provide high-resolution, stabilized full-motion intelligence in support of low-level tactical to high-altitude, ultralong-range persistent missions.

L-3 Wescam is a manufacturer of stabilized, multispectral imaging systems.