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PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2003--FLIR Systems, Inc.
(Nasdaq:FLIR) today announced the introduction of its Star SAFIRE™
III multi-sensor high performance airborne thermal imaging system. The
new product represents the development of the fifth-generation of the
company's long-standing SAFIRE family of combat-tested systems. The
state-of-the-art Star SAFIRE™ III will be introduced June 15-22 at
the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport. Delivering multi-band
imaging and sensor fusion, up to six payloads and unprecedented range
performance, Star SAFIRE III marks a dramatic advance in the
integration and fusing of multi-band sensors. "The SAFIRE family of airborne thermal imaging systems continues
to prove itself, most recently in missions in Afghanistan and Iraq,"
said Earl Lewis, CEO and Chairman of FLIR Systems, Inc. "The release
of the Star SAFIRE III further demonstrates FLIR's commitment to the
ongoing development and deployment of state of the art sensor
technology integrated into our well-proven stabilized platforms. This
exciting new high-performance infrared imaging system is a powerful
asset for virtually any mission requiring multiple payloads." Star SAFIRE III Star SAFIRE III's leading-edge design equips it to perform a wide
range of missions, including intelligence, surveillance,
reconnaissance, border security, search and rescue, navigation, and
target identification. Multi-Band Image Fusion Star SAFIRE III is available with up to six optional payloads,
including a four-field-of-view (FOV) infrared (IR) sensor,
image-intensified CCD (I2), three-chip CCD spotter, low-light TV,
laser rangefinder, and laser pointer or wide beam laser illuminator. Together, Star SAFIRE III's sensors capture image detail in the
mid-IR, I2 and visible-light spectral bands. The system's matched FOV
optics and advanced image processor permit selective fusing of the
thermal image with imagery from the I2 camera or three-CCD spotter TV
for precise identification and scene detail. Greater Resolution and Fidelity Star SAFIRE III's 640 x 480 large focal plane array (FPA) and
sophisticated image processing deliver unmatched image quality and
detail. The range performance and auto focus capability of all Star
SAFIRE III sensors enable operators to more rapidly find and identify
subjects of interest. Maximum Range Performance Advanced multi-axis active stabilization and powerful optics equip
all Star SAFIRE III payloads with greater range performance, enhancing
standoff capability, increasing stealth and improving mission safety. About FLIR Systems FLIR Systems designs, manufactures and markets infrared imaging
systems worldwide for a variety of applications. FLIR's imaging
products are used in such diverse applications as public safety,
defense, navigation, electronic newsgathering and search and rescue.
Thermography products support such applications as condition
monitoring, non-destructive testing, medical science, research and
development, and manufacturing process control. For more information,
please visit their Web site at www.FLIR.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements, including statements regarding
the Star SAFIRE III thermal imaging system , which are forward looking
statements. Such statements are based on current expectations,
estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part,
on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are
difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may
differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such
forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the
following: an inability of the Company to in crease sales of the Star
SAFIRE III or other of its products, a lack of sufficient funding
available by customers to procure such products, changes in
procurement patterns generally, the impact of competitive products and
pricing, constraints on supplies of critical components, excess or
shortage of production capacity, actual purchases under existing
agreements, the amount and availability of appropriated government
procurement funds generally and other risks discussed from time to
time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and
reports, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2002. In addition, such statements could be
affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates,
and general domestic and international economic conditions. Such
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are
made and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this release. NOTE: In the word "I2" which appears in the fourth and fifth
paragraphs above, the "2" should appear as a superscript.
CONTACT: FLIR Systems, Inc. Andy Teich, 503/684-3731
www.FLIR.com
or
Investor Relations:
Neil Berkman Associates, 310/277-5162
info@BerkmanAssociates.com
SOURCE: FLIR Systems, Inc.
