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Leonardo DRS has signed an agreement with Sierra Olympic Technologies (SOTI) to become its master distributor of commercial un-cooled thermal camera cores in US. The agreement will allow Leonardo DRS to put more focus on research and development of un-cooled thermal technologies.

Under the agreement, SOTI will assume sales and distribution responsibilities for US-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers who integrate the popular Leonardo DRS Tamarisk line of un-cooled infrared camera cores for a variety of dual-use applications. The arrangement balances DRS's continued commitment to cutting-edge infrared sensor development, while SOTI focuses on supporting commercial customers by introducing new product offerings and providing highly responsive customer service.

SOTI founders started the company in 1995 with a focus on commercial infrared business involving cooled and un-cooled infrared cameras. In 2003, it began offering early models of DRS’s un-cooled cores, which later evolved into the Tamarisk line of OEM thermal cores. Leveraging decades of experience with advanced focal plane array technologies and specialized design capabilities, SOTI is uniquely situated to support Leonardo DRS’ existing U.S. commercial customers while expanding to new vertical markets.

Leonardo DRS will continue to sell its un-cooled thermal sensors and camera cores directly to defense prime contractors, U.S. military and allied forces while supporting new and existing programs. It will also continue to engage directly with research laboratories as the company continues to focus on technology development efforts supporting the U.S. troops. Additionally, Leonardo DRS will continue to service on-going and emerging international business opportunities spanning both military and commercial applications.