Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) has announced that its subsidiary, Teledyne FLIR Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at over $35 million by WB Electronics SA, part of the WB Group, to supply advanced surveillance systems for reconnaissance vehicles. The contract involves the integration of TacFLIR® 280-HDEP medium-range multi-spectral surveillance systems, designed for a wide range of land-based missions.
The system delivers high-performance daylight and thermal imaging, enhanced video processing, and Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) capabilities. Having been field-tested across Europe for nearly a decade, the technology has demonstrated reliability and effectiveness in demanding operational environments.
Dr Jih Fen Lei, President of Teledyne Defense and Aerospace, stated that the integration of TacFLIR systems reflects the strong, long-standing collaboration with WB Electronics. He emphasized that the technology will provide military forces with enhanced situational awareness through superior imaging and intelligent tracking, ultimately reducing operational risks.
This marks Teledyne FLIR Defense’s third major armored vehicle-related contract in Europe this year. Earlier announcements included the integration of the Black Hornet 4 nano-drone with Switzerland’s Piranha 8×8 vehicles and the supply of thermal imaging sights and radars for Bulgaria’s Stryker vehicles. Combined, these contracts exceed a total value of $85 million. The TacFLIR 280-HDEP systems are designed and manufactured in Billerica, Massachusetts, underscoring the company’s commitment to advanced engineering and defense innovation.
Teledyne FLIR Defense has over 45 years of experience delivering mission-critical technologies for military, security, and public safety applications. As a global leader in thermal imaging and advanced sensing systems, the company develops solutions for air, land, and maritime environments, including unmanned platforms and detection technologies for chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive threats. Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems, with operations across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe.
