Teledyne FLIR Defense Receives $62 Million in Orders from U.S. Military for Centaur Unmanned Ground Vehicles

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Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY), has secured new orders worth $62.1 million from the U.S. Armed Services for nearly 500 Centaur unmanned ground systems. This award raises the total value of the MTRS Inc. II contract to over $250 million. The Centaur systems are used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams for hazardous missions. Since 2020, Teledyne FLIR has received orders for over 1,800 Centaurs across multiple military branches. Deliveries are expected to commence in Q1 2023.

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• New orders of $62.1 million increase total MTRS Inc. II contract value to over $250 million.
• Orders include nearly 500 Centaur unmanned ground systems enhancing military capabilities.
• Over 1,800 Centaur orders since 2020 indicate strong demand from U.S. military branches.

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U.S. Army and Navy commands request nearly 500 additional robots; Latest award raises MTRS Inc. II program value to more than $250 million

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has received new orders worth $62.1 million from the U.S. Armed Services for its advanced, multi-mission robots. The U.S. Army, Navy, and other command centers placed orders for nearly 500 more Centaur® unmanned ground systems, including additional spares, antennas, and payload mounting kits.

This latest award raises the value of the original Man Transportable Robot System Increment II (MTRS Inc. II) contract from roughly $190 million to more than $250 million.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams use the Teledyne FLIR Centaur ground robot to disable unexploded ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive devices, landmines, and to perform similar dangerous tasks. Operators can quickly attach different sensors and payloads to the robot to address other missions, including chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

In 2017, the Army chose Centaur as its MTRS Inc. II solution for a multi-year program of record. Since then, other U.S. military branches have opted to deploy Centaur to their EOD units as a new or replacement ground robot system. Since 2020, Teledyne FLIR has announced orders totaling more than 1,800 Centaurs from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

“Our Centaur platform continues to prove itself as one of the most versatile and sought after tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to support America’s military,” said Tom Frost, general manager of Unmanned Ground Systems at Teledyne FLIR Defense. “Our team is honored to play a role in providing technology U.S. warfighters depend on for risky and sometimes deadly missions.

“Centaur also can be used effectively for UXO clearance in hotspots such as Ukraine, and with global security threats on the rise, allied nations can leverage this multi-purpose robot to support a wide array of manned/unmanned operations,” Frost added.

The Teledyne FLIR Centaur is a medium-sized UGV that provides a standoff capability to detect, confirm, identify, and dispose of hazards. Weighing roughly 160 pounds, the Interoperability Protocol (IOP)-compliant robot features an advanced EO/IR camera suite, a manipulator arm that reaches over six feet, and the ability to climb stairs. Modular payloads can be used for CBRN detection and other missions.

Teledyne FLIR Defense also recently launched two newly upgraded ground robot systems – the PackBot® 525 man-transportable UGV and the Kobra™ 725 heavy payload UGV.

Deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023. Visit us at www.flir.com/uis/ugs/government-defense to learn more about Teledyne FLIR’s Unmanned Ground System platforms.

About Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing, unmanned systems, and integrated solutions for defense and industrial markets, with roughly 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company develops a wide range of advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. To learn more, visit teledyneflir.com or follow @flir. #AnyThreatAnywhere

About Teledyne Technologies

Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne's website at www.teledyne.com.

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Joe Ailinger, Jr.

Teledyne FLIR

Phone: +1 781-801-6161

Email: joe.ailinger@teledyneflir.com



Ryan Williams

Targeted Victory

Phone: +1 617-697-9072

Email: rwilliams@targetedvictory.com

Source: Teledyne FLIR

FAQ

What is the significance of the new $62.1 million order for Teledyne Technologies (TDY)?

The $62.1 million order from U.S. Armed Services increases the total value of the MTRS Inc. II contract to over $250 million, reinforcing Teledyne's position in defense technology.

How many Centaur unmanned ground systems has Teledyne received orders for recently?

Teledyne has received orders for nearly 500 Centaur unmanned ground systems in the latest request from the U.S. Armed Services.

When are the deliveries of the Centaur robots expected to begin?

Deliveries of the Centaur unmanned ground systems are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2023.

How much has Teledyne FLIR received in orders for Centaur robots since 2020?

Since 2020, Teledyne FLIR has announced orders totaling more than 1,800 Centaur robots from various U.S. military branches.