Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. defense firm Teledyne ( TDY )

reported a fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday that beat

analysts' estimates on the back of robust demand for its target

detection sensors and marine equipment.

On an adjusted basis, the company earned $5.52 per share in

the quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of

$5.22, according to data compiled by LSEG.

Defense firms have benefited from an uptick in spending amid

the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine

war.

Revenue from Teledyne's ( TDY ) digital imaging business - that

produces threat detection sensors and cameras for military

applications - rose 2.5% to $822 million in the fourth quarter.

The company reported net sales of $1.5 billion, compared

with $1.42 billion a year earlier.

Teledyne ( TDY ) said it expects 2025 adjusted profit per share

between $21.10 and $21.50. Analysts had expected $21.55.