Teledyne FLIR Defense will supply and integrate advanced reconnaissance and surveillance kits for Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier vehicles, supporting Sofia’s ongoing military modernization and NATO alignment efforts. The program is part of a broader initiative to enhance situational awareness and battlefield intelligence for the Bulgarian Land Forces.
The capability upgrade is being delivered under a three-year contract valued at up to $32 million, awarded by the US Army. Under the agreement, Teledyne will provide a sensor suite comprising the TacFLIR 280-HDEP electro-optical/infrared imaging system, the Ranger R20SS long-range radar, and the Cameleon command-and-control software, enabling integrated detection, tracking, and targeting of ground threats.
Production of the surveillance kits will take place at multiple Teledyne FLIR facilities in the United States and Canada, followed by shipment to Bulgaria for on-site integration onto Stryker platforms. In later program phases, Teledyne will also deliver standoff identification capabilities, including unmanned aircraft and launch systems combined with nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) detection sensors, further expanding the operational scope of the upgrade.
The effort is being carried out under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) framework, following Bulgaria’s acquisition of nearly 200 Stryker armored vehicles to replace aging Soviet-era platforms. According to Teledyne FLIR Defense, the modernization will improve force capability, NATO interoperability, and real-time situational awareness, enhancing Bulgaria’s ability to operate effectively alongside allied forces.
