Teledyne FLIR Defense
Defense-focused sensor and counter-UAS technology division; supplies thermal/multi-sensor systems including the Argus XL counter-drone sensor.
Teledyne FLIR Defense traces to FLIR Systems, founded 1978 and independently publicly traded until Teledyne Technologies acquired it in May 2021. It retains a Wilsonville, OR HQ (legacy FLIR headquarters) alongside an Arlington, VA office opened 2019 for defense/Washington-area presence. As a Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) subsidiary, it is not separately funded or traded. Dr. JihFen Lei, EVP of Teledyne Technologies, leads the Aerospace & Defense Electronics segment including Teledyne FLIR Defense (effective Jan 1, 2026). Notable products include the Argus XL counter-drone sensor, supplied on AeroVironment's Titan MS task order under JIATF-401's Domestic Shield program.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Wilsonville, OR
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- Undisclosed
- Total funding
- Stage
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Website
- defense.flir.com
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Contracts6
- ContractFamily of Weapon Sights-Individual (FWS-I) ContractFive-year firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract to supply the Army's FWS-I lightweight thermal weapon sight, which wirelessly links to ENVG-III/ENVG-B night vision goggles.
- ContractNBCRV Sensor Suite Upgrade ContractFour-year, $74.2 million Army contract for continued development of the next-gen Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (M1135 Stryker NBCRV) sensor suite, with Teledyne FLIR Defense as lead integrator.
- ContractAdvanced CBRN Sensor Drone Kits ContractArmy contract to deliver 45+ CBRN sensor drone kits (R80D SkyRaider UAS with MUVE B330 biological sensor and chem/rad detection payloads) under the CSIRP program.
- ContractGround Robots Sustainment ContractsTwo five-year Army requirements contracts covering nearly Teledyne FLIR Defense's entire ground-robot line — MTRS, CRS-H, FirstLook 110, SUGV 310, PackBot 525, Kobra 725 — for spares, repair, training, and FMS support.
- ContractNavy/Coast Guard Electro-Optical Sensor Sustainment IDIQ (2022)IDIQ contract to service electro-optical ISR sensor systems (replacement parts + technical support) for US Navy and Coast Guard platforms.
- ContractUSCG ESS-M Electro-Optical Sensor Modernization ContractFive-year IDIQ to supply 125+ Electro-Optic Sensor System-Modernized (ESS-M) units for MH-60/MH-65 rotary-wing aircraft, supporting USCG search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security missions.
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Frequently asked
- What does Teledyne FLIR Defense do?
- Teledyne FLIR Defense traces to FLIR Systems, founded 1978 and independently publicly traded until Teledyne Technologies acquired it in May 2021. It retains a Wilsonville, OR HQ (legacy FLIR headquarters) alongside an Arlington, VA office opened 2019 for defense/Washington-area presence. As a Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) subsidiary, it is not separately funded or traded. Dr. JihFen Lei, EVP of Teledyne Technologies, leads the Aerospace & Defense Electronics segment including Teledyne FLIR Defense (effective Jan 1, 2026). Notable products include the Argus XL counter-drone sensor, supplied on AeroVironment's Titan MS task order under JIATF-401's Domestic Shield program.
- Where is Teledyne FLIR Defense headquartered?
- Teledyne FLIR Defense is headquartered in Wilsonville, OR and was founded in 1978.
- Does Teledyne FLIR Defense hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Teledyne FLIR Defense to 6 government contracts.
Sources & citations2
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Teledyne FLIR Defense receives order to supply Argus XL sensors on AV's Titan MS counter-UAS solution for JIATF-401
Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR Defense Receives Significant Order to Support AV's Titan MS Counter-UAS Solution for JIATF-401Verified2026-07-01 - 2
Teledyne appoints Dr. JihFen Lei as EVP over Teledyne FLIR Defense, effective Jan 1 2026
Teledyne Technologies: Teledyne Appoints JihFen Lei as Executive Vice President of Teledyne FLIR DefenseVerified2026-01-01