Discover TransponderTech’s journey from Swedish AIS pioneer to global maritime innovator, now part of Teledyne FLIR Maritime.
TransponderTech was founded in Sweden, with a mission to enhance maritime safety through advanced navigation and communication systems. Over the decades, it has become a global leader in SOLAS-certified technologies, serving commercial shipping, defense fleets, and airborne platforms.
TransponderTech is renowned for its pioneering work in:
These technologies have helped shape the future of maritime navigation, contributing to safer seas and more efficient operations.
| Year | Milestone |
| 1994 | TransponderTech begins development of AIS technologies in Sweden. |
| 1998 | TransponderTech installs the world’s first AIS base station network in Singapore. |
| 2001 | TransponderTech presents the first type approved AIS transponder in the world and launches the first type approved combined AIS and GNSS solution – R3 AIS and MX420. |
| 2002 | AIS becomes mandatory under SOLAS. |
| 2016 | Saab AB acquires TransponderTech, integrating it into its Surveillance business unit. |
| 2020 | Development of VDES begins, expanding AIS capabilities with satellite integration. |
| 2022 | Launch of VDES-ready transponders R6 Supreme AIS/VDES. |
| 2024 | Launch of resilient type approved GNSS receivers that detects jamming and spoofing. |
| 2025 | Teledyne Technologies Inc. acquires TransponderTech from Saab. TransponderTech is now part of FLIR Maritime as FLIR TransponderTech AB, alongside Raymarine and ChartWorld. |
Under Saab AB, TransponderTech expanded its reach and capabilities, contributing to secure and reliable maritime communications. In 2025, Teledyne Technologies Inc. acquired TransponderTech from Saab, marking a new chapter in its journey.
Now part of Teledyne, FLIR TransponderTech’s technologies complement Teledyne’s portfolio of radars, thermal imaging, and electronic chart systems, creating a comprehensive suite for maritime safety and navigation.
TransponderTech continues to lead in maritime innovation, with a focus on:
Together with Teledyne, TransponderTech is shaping the future of connected, secure, and intelligent maritime operations.
FLIR TransponderTech is part of Teledyne, an advanced technology company that serves the aerospace, digital imaging, automation, science and research and defense markets. Our products and solutions are backed by the engineering depth, resources, and commitment to quality and innovation that defines Teledyne as a global technology leader. That connection ensures the systems on your bridge continue to meet the highest standards of reliability, backed by long-term investment in the technology you depend on.
Same team. Same standards. Same support you have always relied on, now supported by the scale and stability of an established global technology company.
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