What Meopta does

Meopta s.r.o. is a Czech-based, vertically integrated manufacturer of optical, opto-mechanical, and optoelectronic products founded in 1933 and headquartered in Přerov, Czech Republic. Since 2023 it has been owned by the Carlyle Group. The company operates two divisions: an Industrial & OEM division providing precision optical components, R&D, manufacturing, system integration, and metrology/testing services to industrial customers; and a Military Applications division producing soldier personal systems (magnifiers, night vision devices, red dot sights, riflescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars) and armored vehicle optical systems (NV-3P, BPK-3, CDND-1, DND-5F, TKN-3BP). Sub-brands include MeoDot, MeoForce, MeoNox, MeoBoost, and MeoGuard, organized under Meopta Systems (defense) and Meopta Industrial (OEM).

The underlying technology stack rests on in-house capabilities spanning optical element fabrication (vacuum coating, cementing, optical contacting), precision mechanics (machining, surface finishing, heat treatment), cleanroom assembly (class 100 to class 10 per US Federal Standard 209E), and comprehensive metrology (aspheres measuring, interferometry, photometry, surface roughness, dimensional metrology). The single-site Přerov Industrial Park consolidates R&D, engineering, coating design, manufacturing, assembly, and administrative functions across five buildings, with a workforce of more than 800 optical specialists and more than 500 precision mechanics.

Meopta generates revenue through B2B hardware sales via direct enterprise field sales to defense agencies, military organizations, and industrial OEM customers. Named defense anchor customers include Rheinmetall (Lynx combat vehicle optical components) and NATO member nations through the SPIL Structured Partnership in Logistics framework. The company also participates in consumer-facing sports optics channels (IWA Outdoor Classics) and photonics industry events (SPIE Photonics West). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with enterprise defense and OEM procurement cycles.

Name

Meopta

Legal name

Meopta s.r.o.

Website

https://meopta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Optical Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Precision optical manufacturing
• Military optical systems
• Night vision devices
• Optical OEM components
• Riflescopes and binoculars

Headquarters

HQ city

Trinity

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military and Defense Products: Sales of military optical systems including night vision devices, riflescopes, red dot sights, and armored vehicle optical systems to defense agencies and military organizations
2. Industrial OEM Components: Manufacturing and supply of precision optical and mechanical components to industrial customers and OEM partners
3. Sports Optics: Consumer sports optics products including riflescopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes for outdoor and sporting activities
4. Testing and Measurement Equipment: Sale of metrology and testing products and services for quality control in optical manufacturing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Meopta develops, manufactures, and assembles optical, opto-mechanical, and optoelectronic products for industrial, military, and consumer markets. Its portfolio spans precision optical components and OEM services (R&D, manufacturing, system integration, and testing/measurement) as well as finished military systems including magnifiers, night vision devices, red dot sights, riflescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, and armored vehicle optical systems.

Product overview

Meopta is an international optical products company that develops, manufactures, and assembles optical, opto-mechanical, and optoelectronic products for industrial, military, and consumer markets. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: Industrial & OEM (providing precision optical components, manufacturing, system integration, and testing & measurement services) and Military applications (producing personal soldier systems and armored vehicle optical systems). The military product lineup includes magnifier modules (MeoBoost DF series), night vision devices (MeoNox DF series, NV-3P), red dot sights (MeoDot DF series), riflescopes (MeoForce DF series from 3x to 6-24x magnification), spotting scopes (MeoGuard DF S2), binoculars (MeoGuard DF series), and combined day/night vision systems for vehicles (BPK-3, CDND-1, DND-5F, TKN-3BP). The company operates comprehensive in-house capabilities including R&D, optical manufacturing (800+ workers), precision mechanics (500+ workers), and cleanroom assembly (class 100 to class 10 per US Federal Standard 209E).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MeoDot: Red dot sights for military and sporting applications
• MeoForce
• MeoNox
• MeoBoost
• MeoGuard
• Meopta Systems
• Meopta Industrial

Products and services

• MeoBoost DF 3 Magnifier module for military personal systems, designed for enhanced target acquisition.
• MeoBoost DF 5 Magnifier module for military personal systems with higher magnification.
• MeoNox DF 3 Serval Night vision device for military personnel, providing enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.
• MeoDot DF Xm Reflex red dot sight for rapid target acquisition.
• MeoDot DF Tm4 Tactical red dot sight for military applications.
• MeoForce DF 3x20 Fixed 3x magnification riflescope for military use.
• MeoForce DF 4x30 Fixed 4x magnification riflescope.
• MeoForce DF 5x40 Fixed 5x magnification riflescope for precision shooting.
• MeoForce DF 1-4x22 Variable magnification riflescope (1-4x) with 22mm objective lens.
• MeoForce DF 4-16x44 Variable magnification riflescope (4-16x) with 44mm objective lens for extended range.
• MeoForce DF 5-30x56 High-magnification variable riflescope (5-30x) with 56mm objective lens for long-range precision.
• MeoForce DF 6-24x56 Ultra-high magnification variable riflescope (6-24x) for extreme long-range applications.
• MeoGuard DF S2 Spotting scope for tactical reconnaissance and observation.
• MeoGuard DF 8x32 8x32 magnification binocular for military observation.
• MeoGuard DF 10x42 HD High-definition 10x42 binocular for enhanced clarity.
• MeoGuard DF 12x50 HD High-definition 12x50 binocular with larger objective for low-light performance.
• MeoGuard DFx 10x42 LRF 10x42 binocular with integrated laser rangefinder for distance measurement.
• NV-3P Night vision device designed for armored vehicle applications.
• BPK-3 Combined day and night vision system for armored vehicles.
• CDND-1 Combined day/night vision device for military vehicles.
• DND-5F Day/night observation system for armored vehicle integration.
• TKN-3BP Tank commander/gunner sight with day and night vision capabilities.
• Industrial & OEM Optical Services (R&D, Manufacturing, System Integration, Testing & Measurement) Full-service optical and opto-mechanical contract services for industrial OEM customers, including R&D, prototyping, optical component manufacturing, cleanroom assembly, and metrology/testing services.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RheinmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Meopta is an active partner in Rheinmetall-led armaments projects, producing specialized optical components for the Lynx combat vehicle. Czech defense companies including VOP CZ, Tatra, Meopta, and Rayservice have become active partners in Rheinmetall-led armaments projects.
• SPIL (Multinational Structured Partnership in Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016SPIL originally a bilateral German-Hungarian military logistics initiative launched in 2016, expanded to include Czech Republic as full member, with Croatia and Slovakia as observers. The partnership operates projects aimed at strengthening NATO interoperability. Meopta participates as an industrial partner in this defense cooperation framework.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hensoldt: German defense sensor house specializing in optronics, radar, and electronic warfare for military platforms; directly comparable to Meopta's armored vehicle optical systems and defense components business across European NATO programs.
• Teledyne FLIR: US-based supplier of thermal imaging, night vision, and integrated optical sensor payloads for military and industrial markets; overlaps with Meopta's night vision devices and armored vehicle day/night observation systems.
• L3Harris Technologies: US-headquartered defense electronics prime supplying night vision devices, weapon sights, and electro-optic systems to militaries globally; overlaps directly with Meopta's MeoNox, MeoForce, and MeoDot product lines for soldier personal systems.
• Safran Electronics & Defense: French defense supplier of optronics, navigation, and sighting systems for armored vehicles and soldier systems; competes with Meopta in NATO armored vehicle programs and European defense tenders.
• Vortex Optics: US-based sport optics and firearms accessories manufacturer producing riflescopes, red dots, binoculars, and spotting scopes; directly comparable to Meopta's sports/lifestyle optical range and the MeoForce/MeoDot/MeoGuard sub-brands.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company producing night vision, thermal imaging, and head-mounted display systems for soldiers and vehicles; directly comparable to Meopta across all of its defense optical product categories.
• Sig Sauer Electro-Optics: US firearms and optics manufacturer with a growing electro-optics division offering riflescopes, red dots, and laser rangefinders; competes with Meopta across both military procurement channels and commercial hunting/sporting optics.

Broad incumbents

• Thales Group: French multinational defense and aerospace prime with broader portfolios in radar, communications, and avionics including military optronics; competes with Meopta on NATO integrated sight and optical systems programs but at a much larger scale.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with combat vehicles, electronic systems, and precision munitions; overlaps with Meopta through optical/electro-optic sensor demand on platforms like armored vehicles but operates at vastly larger scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Leica Camera (Sport Optics): Premium German optics brand offering binoculars, spotting scopes, and rangefinders for outdoor and sporting use; comparable in brand positioning to Meopta's Sport & Lifestyle line and a like-for-like competitor in high-end consumer optics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meoptausa

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