Senop

Name

Senop

Legal name

Senop Oy

Website

https://senop.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Optronics

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Defense optronics
• Thermal imaging systems
• Fire control devices
• Night vision equipment
• Custom optical components

Headquarters

HQ city

Kangasala

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense & Security Products: Sale of advanced optronics products including intelligent weapon sights, fire control systems, thermal imagers, vehicle vision systems, and target acquisition systems to defense and security customers.
2. Integration Services: System integration services including concept planning, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of turnkey solutions based on the Arctic Fox platform.
3. Life-cycle Services: Ongoing maintenance, mid-life upgrades, spare parts management, obsolescence management, training, knowledge transfer, and decommissioning services for defense systems throughout product lifespan.
4. Training Services: Senop provides training services as part of defense contracts, including training for French Armed Forces on the AFCD TI system.
5. Custom Optics & Imaging: High-quality custom optics and optical components for industrial applications including aspherical optics, spherical optics, plano optics, optical coating, and assembly services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Senop develops and manufactures advanced optronics equipment and systems for safety- and security-critical applications. Its core products include thermal imaging-based intelligent weapon sights, fire control systems, target acquisition sensors, night vision devices, vehicle vision systems, and modular shelter platforms for defense forces. The company also supplies custom optical components, electro-optical modules, hyperspectral cameras, and industrial thermal imagers to industrial and research customers.

Product overview

Senop offers a diversified portfolio of defense, security, optics, and imaging solutions organized into two main divisions: Defence & Security and Optics & Imaging. The Defence & Security portfolio centers on advanced optronics including the AFCD TI fire control system (qualified for Carl-Gustaf M3/M4) and OSKAR TWS thermal smart sight (for NAMMO M72), alongside HUSKY vehicle thermal imagers, night vision systems (VV3X, EVA 40), LUKE laser sights, LISA/LILLY target acquisition systems, and Arctic Fox shelter platforms. The Optics & Imaging division provides custom optical components (aspherical, spherical, plano optics), electro-optical modules (LED, optodetectors), industrial thermal imagers (Polarbear), and hyperspectral imaging solutions, along with comprehensive services including optical design, coating, assembly, and life-cycle management. The company operates as a turnkey supplier with complete in-house capabilities from design through delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OSKAR TWS: Multi-weapon thermal smart sight compatible with NAMMO M72 shoulder-fired systems.
• AFCD TI
• HUSKY
• Clip IR
• LUKE
• VV3X
• EVA 40
• LISA
• LILLY
• PolarBear
• Arctic Fox

Products and services

• Senop AFCD TI Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager - an intelligent sight integrating thermal, day, and fusion channels with laser rangefinder and ballistic calculation. Qualified for Saab's Carl-Gustaf M4 and M3 weapon systems, doubling effective engagement range.
• Senop OSKAR TWS Multi-weapon thermal smart sight with attachable laser rangefinder featuring wired or wireless connectivity, designed for NAMMO M72 shoulder-fired rocket launcher systems. Quick-mount bracket requires no boresighting for field attachment and removal.
• Senop HUSKY Thermal Imager System

Quantifiable outcome

• Senop AFCD TI doubles effective engagement range compared to traditional sighting systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nammo Raufoss AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Finnish firm Senop and Norway-based Nammo Raufoss AS jointly developed the OSKAR TWS multi-weapon thermal smart sight for the M72 shoulder-fired rocket launcher. The partnership combines Nammo's weapon system expertise with Senop's optronics capabilities to create an enhanced sighting solution for the M72 system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teledyne FLIR: Global leader in thermal imaging cameras and weapon sights serving defense and industrial markets. Directly competes with Senop's thermal imaging and fire control products across multiple platform programs.
• Trijicon: US-based weapon sight manufacturer specializing in advanced illuminated and thermal targeting optics for military and law enforcement. Comparable niche to Senop's LUKE laser sights and AFCD TI.
• Aimpoint: Swedish weapon sight specialist (red dot and thermal sights) for military and hunting markets. Similar scale and niche focus on weapon-mounted optics, making it a close comparator for Senop's sighting products.
• Photonis: French specialist in image intensification tubes and night vision technology for defense applications. Comparable to Senop's night vision goggle and sight portfolio (EVA 40, VV3X).
• Hensoldt: German defense sensor specialist with comparable scale and focus on optical, radar, and electronic warfare systems for military customers. Direct competitor in defense optronics with similar product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company with an extensive electro-optic portfolio spanning weapon sights, thermal imagers, and surveillance systems. Broad incumbent serving similar defense customers worldwide.
• Thales: French defense prime with a substantial optronics division producing thermal imagers, weapon sights, and fire control systems. Competes broadly in defense optronics with a much wider product portfolio than Senop.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Israeli defense company with an electro-optic systems division producing targeting optics, fire control, and surveillance systems. Broad incumbent with global defense sales comparable to Senop's addressable customer set.
• Leonardo: Italian defense prime with a dedicated electro-optics division producing weapon sights, targeting systems, and thermal imagers. Broad incumbent competing in the same defense optronics category as Senop.
• Safran: French defense and aerospace group whose electronics/optronics activities (formerly Vectronix) overlap with Senop's defense and industrial optics. Large prime with the resources to displace sub-system suppliers on major programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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