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Infrared Reconnaissance

Infrared Reconnaissance covers the design and manufacture of passive IR sensor systems used to detect, image and record thermal signatures for airborne surveillance missions, encompassing FLIR arrays, HgCdTe and InSb focal plane arrays, cryogenic cooling assemblies, stabilised gimballed pods, and associated signal processing electronics for real-time imagery exploitation.

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Infrared Reconnaissance suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.

Hanwha Systems (2 aircraft)
Leonardo DRS (1)

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Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
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Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation

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Sectors serving Weapons Systems companies:
Active Electronic Components  •  Imaging and Visual Systems  •  Sensors, Transducers & Detectors  •  Terminals, Relays & Switching  •  Inertial & Gyro Sensors  •  Cockpit Displays  •  Actuation  •  Avionic Hardware  •  Flight & Data Management  •  Electrical/Electronic Connectors  •  Passive Electronic Components  •  Technical Consultants  •  Structural Components  •  Electrical Power Systems  •  Design  •  Metals  •  Shielding  •  Switches  •  Valves  •  Power Transmission  •  Tubing, Hoses & Conduits  •  Fluid Power  •  Fibre Optics  •  Design Software  •  Computer Integrated Manufacturing  •  Fasteners  •  Mechanical Hardware  •  Mechanical Connectors  •  Composite Materials  •  Turbine Engines  •  Batteries & Accessories  •  Bearings  •  Non-metal Materials

Weapons Systems

Sectors purchasing from Weapons Systems companies:
Airframer  •  Airframe Assemblies  •  Aircraft Operations

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