US Army Contracts Teledyne FLIR for CBRN Detection UAS Kits in $11.2 Million Deal
The US Army has awarded a contract to Teledyne FLIR Defence to supply over 45 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) kits designed for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threat detection. The contract, valued at $11.2 million, is part of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms (CSIRP) program. These kits, which are expected to be delivered starting in the second quarter of 2026, will include the R80D SkyRaider drone equipped with modular sensor payloads. These payloads are designed to perform semi-autonomous searches and surveys, featuring CBRN detection functions. The kits also incorporate the MUVE B330 biological sensor and include communication and mapping tools to allow operators to gather real-time hazard information while minimizing direct human exposure. The development of these sensor kits is currently underway at facilities in Elkridge, Maryland, and West Lafayette, Indiana, with engineering support from Stillwater, Oklahoma. 
