FLIR Systems wins $13 million order from Colombian Ministry of Defense

PORTLAND, Ore., 18 Jan. 2008.FLIR Systems Inc. has received a $13 million order from the Colombian Ministry of Defense for its Star SAFIRE HD stabilized, multisensor systems. The units delivered under this order will be used by the Colombian Air Force onboard helicopters in performance of national security and counter-narcotic missions.

FLIR was chosen for the Star SAFIRE HD's system performance, as well as the company's regional support capabilities.

The Star SAFIRE is a third-generation system, providing a digital high-definition image from all its imaging sensors in an environmentally rugged design. Customer support, training, and integration services will be performed from FLIR's licensed maintenance facility in Bogota, Colombia.

Work will be performed at FLIR's facility in Portland, Ore. Deliveries are expected to take place during the second half of 2008.