Optex designs and manufactures the optical backbone of modern defense systems—protecting soldiers, sensors, and missions through advanced coatings, laser protection, and precision opto-mechanical assemblies built for the future of warfare.
Thin-film coating + precision assembly under one roof
Designed-in reliability, not bolt-on fixes
Proven at scale, trusted in combat
50,000+ periscopes delivered with 0% warranty claims
This is not marketing. This is manufacturing discipline.
CORE CAPABILITY STACK
1. Advanced Thin-Film & Laser Protection Coatings
Multi-layer laser interference filters
ENVG & next-generation sensor protection
Custom wavelength rejection for directed-energy threats
Protection of human vision, CMOS/CCD sensors, and IR systems
Diamond-Like Coatings (DLC) applied to optical and non-optical substrates for:
Extreme abrasion resistance
Chemical durability
Reduced reflection and signature
Positioning:
Optex doesn’t just transmit light—we decide what survives it.
2. Precision Optical & Opto-Mechanical Assemblies
Laser-protected periscopes & vision blocks
Optical cells, eyepieces, objective lens sets
High-definition imaging assemblies
Night vision & thermal integration
Tight-tolerance metal-glass alignment
Ruggedized assemblies for shock, vibration, and thermal cycling
Platforms Served:
Abrams
Bradley
Stryker / LAV
AMPV
M10 Booker
Naval and artillery systems
3. Periscopes as a Strategic Platform (Not a Legacy Product)
Optex has redefined the periscope from a passive viewing device into a protected optical gateway.
Laser-protected turret & driver periscopes
Embedded sensor compatibility
Growth path to digitized, networked, and autonomous platforms
Designed for manned → unmanned → optionally crewed systems
Periscopes are no longer windows. They are survivable optical nodes.
4. Expansion into Drone, Space & Autonomous Systems
Optex’s coating and assembly expertise directly translates to:
Drone optics & EO/IR sensor protection
Space-grade optical subassemblies
Radiation-resistant coatings
Lightweight, high-durability optical housings
Optical payload protection for contested environments
Strategic Shift:
From “vehicle optics supplier” → multi-domain optical defense partner
TRUSTED BY THE DEFENSE ECOSYSTEM
Defense & Prime Customers
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Northrop Grumman
BAE Systems
Raytheon
DRS Defense Solutions
Elbit Systems
U.S. Department of Defense
Commercial / Dual-Use
Vortex Optics (optical subassemblies & filters)
NF Optics
OPTEX TIMELINE
From Texas Optics Shop to Future Defense Vision Platform
Early 1990s — Foundation
Optex founded in Texas
Focus on rugged optical assemblies for military vehicles
Early emphasis on quality, repeatability, and in-house expertise
Late 1990s – 2000s — Programs of Record
Becomes entrenched supplier for:
Abrams
Bradley
Stryker / LAV
Paladin
Establishes reputation for zero-failure optics
Begins scaling periscope and vision block production
2010–2014 — Vertical Integration
Expansion of:
Precision machining
Optical assembly
Early thin-film coating capabilities
Defense primes increasingly rely on Optex as a sole-source supplier
December 2015 — OPXS Listed on Nasdaq
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. begins trading as OPXS
Public market access enables:
Facility expansion
Process modernization
Strategic growth
2016–2020 — Reliability at Scale
Tens of thousands of periscopes delivered
0% warranty claims on >50,000 units
Expansion into laser protection technologies
Strengthening of ITAR-controlled processes
2021–2023 — Sensor & Laser Protection Era
Growth of Applied Optics Center (AOC)
Advanced laser filter units (LFUs) for modern weapon sights
Increased focus on:
ENVG
Sensor survivability
Directed-energy countermeasures
2023 — Major Program Win
M10 Booker
Turret & driver laser-protected periscopes
Muzzle reference sensor
~$20M opportunity on projected production
January 2024 — Technology Platform Expansion
Acquisition of Speedtracker
Adds:
Radar & ballistic sensing IP
Dual-use commercial/military pathway
Signals Optex’s evolution beyond passive optics
2025+ — The Future State (Brand Direction)
Optex becomes:
A leader in optical survivability
A key enabler of:
Autonomous systems
Drone optics
Space & high-altitude sensors
A defense partner solving light, laser, and sensor protection problems before they reach the battlefield
OPTEX TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE
Optex Systems is a vertically integrated defense optics company delivering advanced thin-film coatings, laser protection, and precision opto-mechanical assemblies that safeguard soldiers, sensors, and missions across land, air, space, and autonomous platforms.
