What HurleyIR does

HurleyIR, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned small business headquartered in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland that designs and manufactures precision infrared and visual camera systems for defense, security, border protection, and critical infrastructure applications. Its product portfolio centers on three named ruggedized camera lines—MANTIS, FALCON, and TomKat2—plus the DroneArmor™ counter-UAS sensor stack. All systems are built and tested to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810F, and DO160G military specifications, and are designed to integrate with radar, lasers, vehicles, surveillance vans, and broader defense architectures. The company reports a sub-1% field failure rate across 3,000+ deployed systems and cites 20+ years of operational history, with John Hurley serving as CEO.

The company operates as a B2B defense contractor with a direct-sales GTM motion into all branches of the US military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps), an OEM/embedded supplier relationship with defense primes such as Parsons Corporation for counter-drone systems, and direct sales to critical infrastructure operators including Logan Airport and MASSPORT. Revenue is generated through military hardware sales complemented by professional services—custom integration, in-country maintenance, and technical training—with contract-by-contract pricing governed by US government procurement rules and ITAR/EAR export controls. Operating geographies span the United States, Afghanistan, and Germany.

Name

HurleyIR

Legal name

HurleyIR, Inc.

Website

https://hurleyir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HurleyIR is a privately held, woman-owned Maryland manufacturer of MIL-STD-certified infrared and visual camera systems (MANTIS, FALCON, TomKat2, DroneArmor™) sold to all branches of the US military, defense primes including Parsons Corporation, and critical infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Thermal Imaging Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems (IMABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Payloads (EO/IR, LiDAR, SAR, SIGINT) & Gimbals (IMABAIAI), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Infrared camera systems
• Thermal imaging solutions
• Military surveillance equipment
• Defense infrared cameras
• Border security cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutherville Timonium

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Military Hardware Sales: HurleyIR generates revenue primarily through the sale of ruggedized infrared camera systems to the US military and defense contractors. Products are sold as integrated systems or components for military platforms including vehicles (RG-31s, MRAPs, Buffalos, HMMVWs) and fixed installations.
2. Custom Solutions and Integration: The company provides customized camera integration services, tailoring products to fit specific mission requirements including integration with radar, lasers, vehicles, and complex security solutions. This includes in-country maintenance and technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HurleyIR manufactures precision infrared and visual camera systems for military surveillance, route clearance, border security, and engineering applications. Its three core hardware product lines are MANTIS, FALCON, and TomKat2, built and tested to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810F, and DO160G military standards. The company also delivers custom camera integration services and technical support for fielded systems.

Product overview

HurleyIR is a small woman-owned business that manufactures precision infrared and visual camera systems for military, security, border protection, and engineering applications. The product portfolio centers on three named infrared camera product lines—MANTIS, FALCON, and TomKat2—each designed for specific operational requirements ranging from military surveillance and route clearance to critical infrastructure protection. These core hardware products are complemented by a suite of services including custom camera integration with radar, lasers, vehicles, and surveillance systems; industrial mil-spec cameras meeting MIL-STD 810G, 810F, and DO160G standards; security cameras with motion detection and target tracking; and technical support and training. All systems maintain under a 1% failure rate in the field with thousands deployed worldwide, trusted by all branches of the US Military.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MANTIS: Infrared camera system product line
• FALCON
• TomKat2
• DroneArmor™

Products and services

• MANTIS Infrared Camera System Precision infrared camera system designed for military surveillance and route clearance operations. Tested under harshest conditions and exceeding military specifications for operational and environmental integrity; used by the U.S. Military for protection of armed forces.
• FALCON Infrared and Visual Camera System Precision infrared and visual camera system for various defense and security applications. Ruggedized design trusted by all branches of the U.S. Military for protecting armed forces in demanding operational environments.
• TomKat2 Infrared Camera System Precision infrared camera system engineered to meet military specifications for operational and environmental integrity. Supports border early detection, surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection applications.
• Industrial Mil-Spec Infrared Cameras Industrial mil-spec infrared cameras engineered to withstand austere environments worldwide and tested to MIL-STD 810G, 810F, and DO160G standards for extreme-condition deployment.
• Custom Camera Integration Solutions Customized camera integration services tailoring HurleyIR infrared cameras to fit specific mission requirements, including integration with radar, lasers, vehicles, surveillance vans, and complex security solutions.
• Security Infrared Cameras High-resolution security infrared cameras with advanced features including motion detection and target tracking for surveillance and monitoring of property and personnel.
• Technical Support & Training Technical support and training services for all HurleyIR products including in-country maintenance, provided by a team of experts for guidance on camera and system operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• HurleyIR maintains less than 1% failure rate across thousands of deployed systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parsons CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2026HurleyIR provides infrared sensor technology integrated into Parsons Corporation's counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) solutions. At the June 2026 demonstration at Parsons' Center of Excellence in West Virginia, HurleyIR sensors were part of the integrated kill chain connecting sensing, command and control, and kinetic response for autonomous threat detection and mitigation.
• Compass Systems Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a valued partner on the HurleyIR Partners page. Compass Systems Inc. is a defense systems integrator.
• Mares DefenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a valued partner on the HurleyIR Partners page. Mares Defense is a defense industry partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR Defense: Teledyne FLIR (now part of Teledyne Technologies) is the dominant commercial and military EO/IR sensor manufacturer with a broad portfolio of thermal cameras for defense vehicles, aircraft, and perimeter security. Directly comparable as the incumbent HurleyIR competes against for ruggedized military thermal imaging programs.
• Thales Group (Optronics): Thales' optronics business manufactures thermal cameras, night vision, and multi-sensor systems for defense forces globally. Comparable as a larger, established EO/IR player serving the same military surveillance and force protection use cases HurleyIR addresses.
• Hensoldt: Hensoldt is a European defense sensor house producing thermal imaging, radar, and EO/IR solutions for military and security customers. Comparable as a ruggedized EO/IR sensor manufacturer with overlap in border surveillance, base protection, and counter-UAS applications.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems produces EO/IR payloads, thermal sights, and integrated surveillance systems for military customers worldwide. Comparable as a defense EO/IR supplier competing in vehicle-mounted, border, and CUAS-adjacent applications.
• Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS manufactures advanced sensing and integrated defense electronics for US military platforms, including thermal imaging and EO/IR systems. Comparable as a mid-tier US defense sensor prime competing in vehicle-mounted and fixed-installation surveillance applications.
• BAE Systems (Electronic Systems): BAE Systems manufactures advanced defense electronics including thermal imaging and EO/IR sensor systems for US and allied militaries. Comparable as a prime defense electronics vendor with overlapping thermal camera product lines for vehicle and installation protection.
• L3Harris Technologies (WESCAM): L3Harris' WESCAM business is a leading provider of EO/IR imaging systems for airborne, ground, and maritime military platforms. Comparable to HurleyIR as a defense-grade thermal/visual camera supplier targeting military and security customers with similar mission profiles.

Direct peers

• Liteye Systems: Liteye Systems is a small US defense integrator specializing in counter-UAS, thermal imaging, and ruggedized surveillance systems for military and critical infrastructure customers. Directly comparable as a similarly sized, specialized EO/IR and CUAS-focused competitor addressing the same defense and infrastructure end markets.
• Tonbo Imaging: Tonbo Imaging is a specialized EO/IR sensor designer and manufacturer serving military, homeland security, and automotive customers with thermal imaging solutions. Directly comparable as a niche defense thermal imaging peer competing for similar integration programs.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: Anduril builds autonomous defense systems including counter-UAS solutions (Roadrunner, Lattice) that integrate sensor stacks for threat detection. Comparable as a fellow participant in the Parsons DroneArmor CUAS ecosystem and as a growing EO/IR-adjacent competitor in autonomous air defense.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HurleyIR

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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