FLIR signs $23 million contract with U.S. Air Force

FLIR Systems has announced that the U.S. Air Force has requested more than 180 Centaur ground vehicles, as well as parts, and vehicle maintenance. The total contract value is estimated at $ 23 million, and the contract period has not been mentioned. This vehicle is used to get rid of explosive munitions, dangerous tasks, and to face potential challenges in urban areas and others, and the company has added several sensors and payloads such as advanced EO / IR that suit the need to support several other tasks upon request. The vehicle weighs about 74 kg, a manipulator arm of more than 1,85 m, and ability to climb stairs.