Teledyne FLIR Defense Secures $32 Million U.S. Army Contract for Stryker Modernization
**BOSTON, MA** – Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), has been awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Army valued at up to $32 million. This contract will equip Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICVs) with advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems as part of the Recon Kit upgrade. The initiative is primarily driven by a Foreign Military Sales agreement aimed at bolstering Bulgaria’s military modernization efforts.
Under this agreement, Bulgaria is set to acquire approximately 200 U.S.-manufactured Stryker armored vehicles. This procurement represents a strategic move to replace aging Soviet-era tactical vehicles and enhance interoperability with NATO forces. The contract, managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, underscores the U.S. commitment to supporting its allies’ defense capabilities.
Teledyne FLIR Defense will integrate sophisticated long-range thermal imaging sights and advanced radar systems into Bulgaria’s Stryker fleet. These enhancements are designed to provide critical Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR-T) capabilities, ensuring operational effectiveness in all weather conditions, both day and night. Key components of this upgrade include the TacFLIR® 280 HDEP EO/IR imaging system, the Ranger® R20SS long-range radar, and the Camaleon™ control software. These technologies will enable enhanced threat detection, tracking, and targeting, significantly improving the situational awareness of Bulgarian ground forces.
Beyond the initial EO/IR systems, future phases of Bulgaria’s vehicle modernization program may incorporate Teledyne FLIR Defense’s unmanned aircraft systems and launch platforms. These could be combined with Teledyne’s advanced chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection sensors, offering standoff identification of hazardous threats to the Bulgarian Land Forces.
Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense and senior vice president of Teledyne Technologies, expressed enthusiasm for the contract. “This initiative is instrumental in helping a key NATO ally enhance its force capabilities, foster greater interoperability within the alliance, and significantly improve battlefield situational awareness,” Dr. Lei stated. “We are honored to support this U.S. Army-led endeavor and are committed to collaborating closely with our partners and the end-users in Bulgaria to deliver impactful technological solutions.”
The contract has a performance period spanning three years. Manufacturing of the Stryker ICV Recon Kits will take place across various Teledyne FLIR facilities in the United States and Canada. Final integration will occur on-site following the delivery of the vehicles to Bulgaria.
Teledyne FLIR Defense, with over 45 years of experience, is a recognized leader in providing advanced, mission-critical technology for military, security, and public safety applications worldwide. Their expertise in thermal imaging, unmanned systems, and sensing devices enables critical decision-making in demanding environments. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated operates globally, offering sophisticated digital imaging products, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems.
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