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FLIR Systems Announces Sea Star SAFIRE III Selected by Brazilian Navy

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

November 3, 2008

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PORTLAND, OR, November 3, 2008 — FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has been awarded a multi year contract from the Brazilian Navy for six Sea Star SAFIRE® III infrared multi-sensor surveillance systems along with a provision for a total of 12 systems, training and other services. These systems will be installed on AgustaWestland Super Lynx helicopters for use in maritime patrol and fleet security missions.

The value of the contract has been mandated as confidential per the requirements of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.

“FLIR Systems is honored to continue our longstanding support of the military, police and private operators in Brazil,” said Earl R. Lewis, president and CEO of FLIR Systems. “The AgustaWestland Super Lynx is a valued asset of the Brazilian Navy for their maritime operations in harsh environmental conditions. FLIR Systems’ leadership in airborne maritime surveillance and the multi-sensor advantages of the Sea Star SAFIRE III made it a logical choice to protect Brazil’s high value national assets.”

FLIR Systems has delivered in excess of 70 airborne sensor systems to the Brazilian military, municipal and federal police, as well as private operators. The company maintains an active and equipped service and completion center in the region.

About FLIR Government Systems
A division of FLIR Systems, Inc., FLIR Government Systems is a world leader in the design, qualification, and manufacture of thermal imaging and stabilized EO/IR systems for a wide variety of airborne, maritime, land based and man-portable applications including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat search and rescue (CSAR), border control and drug interdiction, navigation safety, maritime patrol, force protection and facility security, forward observation, training, targeting and fire control, and laser weapons designation.  FLIR Government Systems operates service and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Visit the company’s web site at www.FLIR.com/gs

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