Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has been selected to support the U.S. Army’s Delivering Unmatched Thermal Capability Hastened initiative to advance next-generation uncooled thermal infrared sensing for defense applications.
Led by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center, the initiative focuses on strengthening domestic sensor capabilities. The program centers on improving uncooled thermal sensor performance while simultaneously reducing size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C). Additionally, the effort emphasizes scaling these technologies for high-volume production to enable future defense programs. Uncooled thermal sensors serve as essential components across a range of defense applications, including uncrewed aerial systems, loitering munitions, thermal binoculars, and weapon sights.
Under the award, Teledyne FLIR OEM will advance uncooled thermal imaging technologies and apply its system integration expertise to support demonstration efforts aligned with U.S. Army modernization priorities. The work builds on the company’s continued investment in advanced small-pixel pitch uncooled thermal architectures and recent product innovations designed to scale integration across defense and uncrewed missions.
Paul Clayton, president of Teledyne FLIR OEM, commented, “Teledyne FLIR OEM is proud to contribute to the U.S. Army’s efforts to accelerate next-generation uncooled thermal performance while strengthening a secure, resilient domestic industrial base. Our ability to deliver state-of-the-art, NDAA-compliant thermal imaging solutions on time and at scale helps reduce program risk and ensure reliable long-term access for critical defense programs, like Drone Dominance.”
The program aligns with Department of War priorities to reinforce secure microelectronics supply chains and restore domestic manufacturing capacity for mission-critical technologies. Operating as a U.S.-based non-traditional defense contractor, Teledyne FLIR OEM provides high-volume manufacturing and system-level integration for uncooled thermal imaging systems, helping expand a scalable, low-risk domestic supply base for infrared components.
George Bobb, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne Technologies, added, “A trusted, scalable, and resilient domestic supply of high-performance thermal imaging camera modules is vital to U.S. national security. Across Teledyne, we are committed to moving quickly to develop and deliver the critical defense technologies needed by our war fighters.”
