Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier fleet is set to receive enhanced reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as Teledyne FLIR Defense prepares to deliver advanced sensor integration kits under a US Army-backed contract. The upgrade supports Bulgaria’s transition to modern NATO-standard combat vehicles and digital battlefield systems.
The $32 million, three-year contract covers the supply of Teledyne’s TacFLIR 280-HDEP EO/IR imaging system, Ranger R20SS radar, and Cameleon control software, forming an integrated surveillance and targeting suite. These systems will allow Bulgarian forces to detect, identify, and track personnel and vehicles across day, night, and adverse weather conditions.
Manufacturing will be carried out at Teledyne FLIR Defense facilities in North America, with final delivery and vehicle-level integration conducted in Bulgaria. As the program progresses, Teledyne will also introduce unmanned aerial platforms and standoff sensing solutions, including systems designed for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat detection, further strengthening force protection.
The program follows Bulgaria’s purchase of nearly 200 Stryker vehicles, more than half configured as infantry carriers, under a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the United States. Teledyne noted that the modular architecture of its Cameleon command-and-control platform allows rapid integration of additional sensors, helping Bulgaria enhance situational awareness, interoperability with NATO allies, and operational flexibility across multiple mission environments.
