Teledyne FLIR Defense wins $11.2M Army contract for CBRN drone kits

Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) announced today that its subsidiary, Teledyne FLIR Defense, has been awarded an $11.2 million contract by the U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND).

The award covers the delivery of more than 45 advanced CBRN unmanned aerial system (UAS) kits designed to enhance the military’s ability to detect and mitigate environmental threats.

These kits were developed under the Army’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms (CSIRP) program, which emphasizes the rapid fielding of modular, AI-enhanced sensing solutions.

By integrating these systems onto unmanned platforms, the Army aims to provide frontline units with real-time situational awareness while removing personnel from hazardous environments.

The core of the solution is the R80D SkyRaider® UAS, which has been specially configured with semi-autonomous CBRN search and survey capabilities.

When deployed, the platform utilizes a suite of modular detection payloads and resilient communication technologies to autonomously locate, characterize, and map potential contaminants.

Operators can then access critical hazard data through integrated mapping and targeting tools, allowing for safer and more efficient mission planning.

This contract represents a significant milestone in Teledyne FLIR’s ongoing effort to provide automated sensing capabilities to defense forces.

The CSIRP program's focus on machine learning and autonomy is expected to play a vital role in protecting soldiers from invisible battlefield hazards.

This award follows a series of recent defense-related successes for Teledyne FLIR, including its involvement in the Army's Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, further solidifying the company's position as a key provider of intelligent sensing and unmanned systems for the U.S. military.