Optex Systems Wins $2.19M Night Vision Optics Deal

Backlog tops $38M as company secures contract for night vision goggle filters.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems, has been awarded a $2.19 million contract from a U.S. Government Prime Contractor to supply laser protection filters for a Night Vision Goggle system. Deliveries will start in Q2 2026 and run through early 2027, adding to Optex's current backlog of over $38 million.

Why it matters

Optex Systems is a key supplier of critical components for U.S. military night vision equipment, highlighting the company's technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities in high-volume optical coatings. This contract win reinforces Optex's position as a trusted provider to the defense industry.

The details

The $2.19 million order is for laser protection filters that will be used in the production of Night Vision Goggles. Optex's large thin-film coating chambers allow the company to handle high-volume, high-layer count coatings required for these specialized optical components. The contract deliveries will span from Q2 2026 through early 2027.

  • Deliveries will start in Q2 2026 and run through early 2027.

The players

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

A leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for military and commercial applications, based in Richardson, Texas.

Bill Bates

General Manager of Optex's AOC division.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to continue the legacy of supplying laser protection filters, in high volume, to the U.S. warfighters. Our technical staff is second to none in understanding the physics and manufacturing processes that enable us to be a leader with regard to protecting both equipment and the human eye in battlefield conditions.”

— Bill Bates, General Manager, AOC (stocktitan.net)

The takeaway

Optex Systems' ability to secure this sizable contract for critical night vision components highlights the company's technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities, cementing its position as a trusted supplier to the U.S. defense industry.