FLIR Systems to provide infrared sensor systems for counter-insurgency in Malaysia

WILSONVILLE, Ore., 12 June 2008.FLIR Systems in Wilsonville, Ore., will supply 12 of the company's ThermoVision 2000 long-range thermal infrared imaging sensor systems to the Malaysian Ministry of Defense for a thermal camera surveillance network that will support a counter-insurgency network along the Malaysian coastline, FLIR officials announced.

FLIR Systems videoOfficials of the Malaysian MOD chose the ThermoVision 2000 forward-looking infrared (IR) system because of its reliability and range performance, even in smoke and dust, FLIR officials say. Deliveries will begin this summer.The ThermoVision 2000 is a cooled infrared thermal imaging camera sensor with multi-sensor capabilities with a range of as far as 13 miles. The thermal imaging scope provides an autofocus option to minimize operator fatigue, and is plug-and-play compatible with multiple video networking systems. For more information contact FLIR Systems online at www.FLIR.com.