FLIR Delivers 1st Mission Equipment Package

(Portland, OR., April 2, 2008) -- FLIR Government Systems, a division of FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) recently delivered the first of three Mission Equipment Package (MEP) sensors to the U.S. Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD). The sensor has been integrated into NVESD's UH-1 test helicopter and has successfully completed its first flight providing excellent imagery and demonstrating many of the key features. Additional flights are planned throughout the spring to fully characterize the system capabilities.

This delivery marks the culmination of a three-year effort by FLIR Systems in cooperation with the U.S. Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Communications Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), NVESD.

MEP is a reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition with laser designator (RSTA+LD) sensor that is now being targeted for Tier II and other small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, the small size, low weight and simple integration make MEP an ideal sensor whenever height, size and weight are at a premium. This includes a wide range of air, ground, and maritime platforms.

"The MEP sets new standards in size, capability, and performance for EO/IR tactical surveillance systems," said Earl R. Lewis, President and CEO of FLIR Systems, Inc. FLIR Systems is proud to provide this significant increase in operator capability."

Source : Flir Systems Inc.

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