Teledyne FLIR OEM Recognized by Northrop Grumman for Strengthening Defense Industrial Base Through Innovation and Collaboration

Northrop Grumman Honors Top Partners at Annual Supplier Excellence Awards

GOLETA, Calif. – May 19, 2026 – Teledyne FLIR OEM is honored to be recognized by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) as a top supplier at this year’s Supplier Excellence Awards, highlighting our commitment to strengthening the defense industrial base with strategic partnerships that support national security.

“Northrop Grumman has a legacy of fostering strong partnerships, a network of hard-working innovators and collaborators striving towards a mutual goal of protecting the United States and its allies,” said Ken Brown, vice president and chief supply chain officer, Northrop Grumman. “From putting the first humans on the moon to introducing stealth technology that revolutionized defense, Northrop Grumman and our partners have continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible.” 

Northrop Grumman acknowledged Teledyne FLIR OEM for Mission Excellence, underscoring the vital role suppliers play in delivering next-generation capabilities in weapons, aircraft, missile defense and space systems. Collectively, Northrop Grumman's suppliers support more than 100,000 jobs with an annual economic impact of more than $27.8 billion nationally. 

“We’re incredibly grateful to once again be recognized by Northrop Grumman as a top supplier and strategic partner,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “To be honored for the Mission Excellence Award by such a storied and prestigious aerospace and defense company underscores our dedication to both advancing critical defensive capabilities and serving as a trusted high-volume manufacturer of infrared sensors and camera modules.”

To learn more about Teledyne FLIR OEM’s infrared technology for critical defense, industrial, and commercial missions, visit oem.flir.com.

About Teledyne FLIR OEM

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), is the world's largest volume manufacturer of ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant infrared (IR) sensor and camera modules. As a vertically integrated supplier, Teledyne FLIR OEM delivers thousands of thermal imaging modules and related software tools daily for defense, automotive, uncrewed, professional, and artificial intelligence applications designed to improve decision support and situational awareness. Teledyne FLIR OEM enables life-changing thermal sensing so the world can do and see more. For more information, please visit https://oem.flir.com/ or follow @flir.

About Northrop Grumman  

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our employees define possible every day.