Teledyne FLIR Defense and STORM Adapt Group sign MoU on technology integration
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with STORM Adapt Group during the EnforceTac 2026 exhibition in Oslo, Norway, on 3 March.
According to Teledyne FLIR Defense, the agreement "establishes a collaborative framework to explore the integration of Teledyne FLIR’s uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms with STORM’s Rapid Adapt and Deploy System (RADS), a modular, vehicle‑mounted system designed to support advanced drone operations".
Under the MoU, the companies will assess technical integration paths for Teledyne FLIR’s SkyCarrier multi-mission quadcopter UAS and Black Recon micro‑UAS, using the RADS vehicle platform.
Deploying and sustaining UAS in the field
"Together, these systems aim to deliver scalable, mobile and rapidly deployable drone capabilities optimised for defence, security and emergency response missions," according to Teledyne FLIR Defense. "Integration with RADS is expected to reduce overall system complexity, accelerate fielding timelines and provide a vehicle‑agnostic solution compatible with nearly any pickup or tactical mobility platform. The combined solution will enhance mission adaptability across diverse operating environments."
Harald Sørensen, vice president of unmanned systems in Norway for Teledyne FLIR Defense, said: "This partnership represents an exciting step in expanding how our vehicle-based UAS platforms can be deployed and sustained in the field. Pairing our advanced drones with STORM’s adaptable RADS system can help unlock new concepts of operation for a wide array of defence and security users."
For STORM Adapt Group, the MoU strengthens its RADS ecosystem with the integration of proven Teledyne FLIR uncrewed technologies. It is believed that the SkyCarrier and Black Recon UAS systems "will broaden RADS’s ability to support a wider range of drone-enabled missions, reinforcing the system as a versatile, open-architecture platform".
Andreas Rist, found and executive vice-president of STORM Adapt Group, said: "Teledyne FLIR Defense brings decades of trusted intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and unmanned expertise, and adapting their systems into RADS will greatly enhance the capability set we can offer our customers. Together, we’re creating a highly flexible, mission-ready solution that empowers operators to deploy UAS technology faster, safer, and with more operational impact."
Key mission applications
The integrated capabilities envisioned under the MoU are mobile intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, rapid-response unmanned teams, border security and critical infrastructure protection, and tactical military and homeland security operations.
It was reported that Teledyne FLIR Defense and STORM Adapt Group will begin joint technical evaluations following EnforceTac 2026, with further collaboration activities planned throughout the year.
About STORM Adapt Group and Teledyne FLIR Defense
STORM Adapt Group is a Norwegian defence technology company developing modular capability systems and certified integration solutions for light vehicle platforms across defence, security, logistics, UAS operations and emergency response.
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years, specialising in sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use, including for chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives.
