In November 2024, Teledyne FLIR had been selected as lead and system integrator for a major upgrade to the M1135 STRYKER Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRV) of the US Army. The 5-year contract had the aim of fitting the vehicles with “improved and autonomous (ie, mounted on drones) CBRN sensors”.
Now Teledyne FLIR has been awarded another, 4-year contract by the U.S. Army for continued development of the new generation CBRN reconnaissance solution.
As integrator, Teledyne FLIR will oversee the installation of third-party solutions, while adding its own R80D SKYRAIDER UAS integrated with the FLIR’s MUVE B330 biological detection payload designed specifically for small unmanned aerial systems. Also, a FLIR-developed command and control system combines all devices and platforms with sensor fusion and automation features that reduce cognitive burden and improve decision-making.
Under the new contract, an expanded sensor suite upgrade design, known as Capability Set 2.2 is to be developed and delivered in 6 prototype units for testing and evaluation. The further upgrades will introduce advanced sensing capabilities and make the flight control of the SKYRAIDER further autonomous while also introducing hazard prediction software upgrades.
The M1135 can now deploy 2 of the SKYRAIDER drones for long range CBRN scouting. The drones are contained in large boxes atop the rear of the vehicle.
The upgrade is also introducing the Vehicle Integrated Platform Enhanced Radiation (VIPER), a new internal point sensor that provides warning and situational awareness to vehicle crews and is tailored for radiological-nuclear environments.
Crucially, an Open Architecture Data Management System (OADMS) provides real-time analytics and feeds into a larger battlefield common operating picture. The system supports data acquisition, storage, transfer, and evaluation.
Teledyne FLIR facilities in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Elkridge, Maryland and Tucson, Arizona will be busy with M1135 upgrades until 2029.
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