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RAAF Exercises Option For FLIR Systems

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Thursday, January 15th, 2009

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FLIR Systems [FLIR] recently said it has received notification from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) of its intent to exercise a contract modification option under a prior $13.5 million contract for the company to supply Star SAFIRE HD imaging systems for AP-3C maritime patrol aircraft for surveillance and SAR missions. "This contract award represents a milestone in FLIR Systems' continuing relationship with the Royal Australian Air Force," Earl Lewis, CEO of FLIR Systems, said in a statement. "This system…

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