Teledyne FLIR wins $11.2 million U.S. Army CBRN drone-kit contract
Teledyne FLIR Defense won an $11.2 million U.S. Army contract to deliver more than 45 R80D SkyRaider-based CBRN sensor kits.
Evidence notes
- The $11.2 million award covers delivery of more than 45 advanced CBRN unmanned-aircraft kits to the U.S. Army.
- Each kit centres on an R80D SkyRaider configured with modular chemical, biological and radiological payloads, including the MUVE B330 biological sensor.
- The systems are designed to map and characterize hazards while keeping soldiers outside contaminated areas; deliveries were expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
Company context
Teledyne FLIR develops thermal imaging, infrared sensing, visible imaging, and mission payload systems used across defence, public safety, industrial inspection, security, and unmanned systems. The company was formerly FLIR Systems and became part of Teledyne Technologies in 2021.