Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $94 Million IDIQ Contract from U.S. Army for Black Hornet 3 Nano-Drones
24 Julho 2023 - 9:05AM
Business Wire
Total Army investment in Black Hornet likely to
exceed $225 million by 2028
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies
Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has won a five-year Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $93.9 million to
provide its Black Hornet® 3 Personal Reconnaissance Systems (PRS)
to the United States Army. The initial award under this IDIQ will
cover delivery of the nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS), as well
as controllers, spare parts, and training.
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In 2018 the U.S. Army began acquiring
Black Hornet 3 drones as part of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS)
program. Since then, the Army has placed orders totaling more than
$125 million for the multi-faceted drone. Soldiers are using the
advanced nano-UAVs to augment squad and small unit surveillance and
reconnaissance capabilities. Weighing just 33 grams, nearly silent,
and with a flight time up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven,
pocket-sized Black Hornet PRS transmits live video and HD still
images back to the operator. Well suited for operations in
contested environments, the Black Hornet provides soldiers with
immediate covert situational awareness to help them perform
missions more safely and effectively. (Photo: Business Wire)
In 2018 the U.S. Army began acquiring Black Hornet 3’s as part
of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program. Since then, the Army has
placed orders totaling more than $125 million for the multi-faceted
drone. Soldiers are using the advanced nano-UAVs to augment squad
and small unit surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
Weighing just 33 grams, nearly silent, and with a flight time up
to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet PRS
transmits live video and HD still images back to the operator. Well
suited for operations in contested environments, the Black Hornet
provides soldiers with immediate covert situational awareness to
help them perform missions more safely and effectively.
Black Hornet drones are currently being used by Ukrainian forces
through donations made by the British and Norwegian governments.
This month, Norway’s Ministry of Defense ordered 1,000 more UAS
systems. They have performed successfully in numerous operations
under the harshest of environments. FLIR Defense has delivered more
than 20,000 Black Hornet PRS systems to military and security
forces in over 40 countries.
“The Black Hornet 3 gives warfighters up-to-the-minute
situational understanding before and while they conduct missions,”
said Dr. JihFen Lei, executive vice president and general manager
of FLIR Defense. “We are proud to provide this unique capability to
our soldiers and honored by the U.S. Army’s long-term commitment
through the new IDIQ, building on its previous orders under the SBS
program.
“FLIR Defense will continue to invest in developing unmanned
platforms and smart sensors that are proving their worthiness in
operational theaters worldwide,” Lei added. “These technologies are
reshaping the modern battlefield.”
The award-winning Black Hornet 3 is designed and built by FLIR
Defense in Norway.
About Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world
leader in intelligent sensing, unmanned systems, and integrated
solutions for defense and industrial markets, with roughly 4,000
employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company develops a wide
range of advanced technologies to help professionals make better,
faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. To learn more,
visit teledyneflir.com or follow @flir. #AnyThreatAnywhere
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated
digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace
and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's
operations are primarily located in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more
information, visit Teledyne's website at www.teledyne.com.
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