FLIR Systems announces $6.7 million order from Colombian Ministry of Defense

PORTLAND, Ore., 27 June 2008.FLIR Systems Inc. won a $6.7 million order from the Colombian Ministry of Defense for its Star SAFIRE HD stabilized, multisensor surveillance systems. The units delivered under this order will be installed on fixed-wing surveillance platforms for use in counter-narcotic and counter-terror missions within the Republic of Colombia.

FLIR has delivered more than 70 airborne sensor systems to the Colombian Ministry of Defense while maintaining an active and fully equipped service and completion center in Bogotá. The expanded capabilities of this center provide support for all regional users of FLIR's thermal imaging equipment.

Work will be performed at FLIR's facility in Portland, Ore. Deliveries are expected to be completed within the next 12 months.