FLIR Announces $3.5 M International Order for the BRITE Star DP

(Portland, OR., July 14, 2008) -- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has received an international order of $3.5 million for its BRITE Star(R) DP stabilized, multi-sensor systems, including spare parts and select services. The BRITE Star(R) DP system is a variant of the combat-proven BRITE Star(R) laser designation system. The units delivered under this order will be used by an ally of the United States for counter-terror interdiction missions.

Work on these orders will be performed at FLIR's facilities in Wilsonville, OR and deliveries are expected to be completed within the next twelve months.

"This order, confirming the importance of targeting accuracy to military users, demonstrates FLIR's position as a leading, world-class supplier of laser designation technologies," said Earl R. Lewis, President and CEO of FLIR Systems, Inc. "We are pleased to support this U.S. ally in this critical mission."

Source : Flir Systems Inc.

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