Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at USD 74.2 million to provide advanced imaging surveillance systems to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
The company stated that it is set to supply over 125 Electro-Optic Sensor System-Modernized (ESS-M) units for deployment on USCG rotary wing aircraft, specifically the MH-60 and MH-65 models. This state-of-the-art ESS-M platform is equipped with a full-HD sensor suite and enhanced user interfaces, alongside advanced processing capabilities and software improvements designed to facilitate future advancements.
The ESS-M systems will enable operators to access high-definition imagery in daylight, low light, and infrared conditions, supporting a wide range of USCG missions, particularly in search and rescue operations, management of living marine resources, and law enforcement activities.
Additionally, this new technology will bolster coastal security efforts, drug and migrant interdiction operations, and the protection of ports and waterways, addressing various rapid response requirements of the Coast Guard. Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing and maintaining legacy ESS systems for USCG medium- and short-range recovery aircraft since 2005.
“The significant updates through ESS-M will enable the U.S. Coast Guard to stay on technology’s cutting edge while conducting its wide range of key maritime operations,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense. “We’re proud to extend our history of support and look forward to building our relationship across all missions areas.”
Teledyne FLIR Defense stated that deliveries will begin in Q4 2025.
