PORTLAND, Ore., 18 Sept. 2007. FLIR Systems Inc. has received a $28.6 million order from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its Star SAFIRE III stabilized, multisensor systems. The units delivered under this order will be used for homeland security and high-value asset protection missions.
Representing FLIR's largest international contract award, this order validates the developing requirements for border surveillance and high-value asset protection in the international defense marketplace. Leveraging its local support capabilities, FLIR's Star SAFIRE III was chosen for its technical and environmental capabilities in the harsh climate of the UAE.
Work will be performed at FLIR's facilities in Portland, Ore. Deliveries will begin in 2008 and extend into 2009.
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