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  • Teledyne completes acquisition of FLIR TransponderTech, enhancing maritime technology solutions portfolio.
  • FLIR TransponderTech to offer AIS, VDES, GNSS technologies for civil and military markets.
  • FLIR TransponderTech integration broadens Teledyne's industrial, military, and airborne technology offerings.

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has finalized its acquisition of the TransponderTech division from Saab AB.

This new venture, named Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech AB, is set to join and expand Teledyne’s lineup, which includes Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld, and Teledyne CARIS brands, enhancing their offerings in maritime technology solutions.

Maritime Communication Solutions

FLIR TransponderTech to effectively contribute to maritime communication solutions for civilian and military use

Located near Linköping, Sweden, the newly established brand will operate as FLIR TransponderTech, continuing to advance its development and delivery of Automatic Identification System (AIS), VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. 

This acquisition positions FLIR TransponderTech to effectively contribute to maritime communication solutions for civilian and military use across shipping, marine traffic, airborne, and space sectors.

FLIR TransponderTech’s Communications

"We are delighted to welcome the TransponderTech team to the Teledyne family," commented George Bobb, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne.

He adds, "From providing complete autonomous underwater vehicles to delivering products and services for large Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) class vessels, maritime instrumentation and software for imaging, navigation, and safety are core markets for Teledyne. FLIR TransponderTech’s communications and navigation solutions are highly complementary and further expand FLIR Marine’s portfolio of industrial, military, and airborne technologies."

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