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PORTLAND, Ore., Jun 25, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FLIR Systems, Inc.
(Nasdaq:FLIR) announced today that it has been awarded a $5.7 million contract
by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, to provide spare Star
SAFIRE™ infrared imaging turret assemblies for the U.S. Marine Corps' fleet
of UH-1N "Huey" helicopters.
This is the latest award in connection with the upgrade of the Marine Corps'
SAFIRE™ thermal imaging systems to FLIR's new Star SAFIRE system, which
employs advanced staring focal plane array technology for improved detection,
resolution and overall performance. Deliveries are expected to be completed by
December 31, 2002.
"The U.S. Marine Corps is one of our most important customers. We are proud to
supply the latest infrared imaging technology to help the men and women of the
Corps perform their missions more effectively and safely," said Earl Lewis,
president and CEO of 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 news
gathering 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.
About FLIR Systems
CONTACT: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Bill Sundermeier, (503) 684-3731
www.flir.com
or
Neil Berkman Associates (Investor Contact)
(310) 277-5162
info@BerkmanAssociates.com
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