MKS | Ophir

MKS Ophir Optics – Advanced Infrared Optics for Mission-Critical Defense Systems

Trusted Partner for Advanced EO/IR Systems
MKS Inc. Ophir Optics group is a leading provider of high-performance infrared electro-optical systems, lens assemblies, and elements for advanced SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR defense applications. For 50 years, we have partnered with global defense OEMs, detector manufacturers, and system integrators to develop optics that enable today’s most advanced thermal imaging systems across air, land, sea, and unmanned platforms.

From Concept to Deployment
Our multidisciplinary engineering teams collaborate closely with customers throughout the entire development cycle, from initial concept and optical design through verification, manufacturing, qualification, and post-sales technical support. We specialize in designing optimized IR lens assemblies tailored for high precision, SWaP optimization, ruggedized performance, long-range DRI capability, and accurate line-of-sight (LOS) stability.

Complete EO/IR Portfolio
Our capabilities span the full infrared spectrum, including LWIR, MWIR, SWIR & NIR, offering both standard and custom optical solutions for demanding operational environments. The portfolio includes long-range continuous-zoom optics, compact low-SWaP solutions, 1-FOV wide portfolio and Build-to-Spec assemblies. It also includes the KAMU™ MWIR f/4 series of long-range infrared camera modules, enabling rapid integration into advanced defense platforms.

Innovation for Next-Generation Systems
MKS Ophir continues to drive innovation with Germanium-Less LWIR optical designs, reducing dependence on critical raw materials while maintaining outstanding thermal imaging performance.

Precision Optics for High-Energy Lasers (HEL) Systems
Providing precision optical components for high-energy laser-based applications for exceptional wavefront quality, thermal stability, and high laser-damage resistance. These capabilities are aligned with emerging requirements in advanced defense and directed-energy system development.

Proven Across Defense Platforms
Ophir products are deployed in a wide range of mission-critical systems, including ISR payloads, UAVs, FLIR systems, driver vision enhancement, remote weapon stations, thermal weapon sights, hand-held thermal imagers, border surveillance, naval targeting systems, missile guidance, and counter-UAS solutions.

European Manufacturing Site, Israel R&D Hub
Our dual-site operation combines advanced R&D in Israel with scalable manufacturing in Bucharest, Romania, a NATO member state, providing engineering excellence, production resilience, and secure European supply chains. With end-to-end in-house manufacturing, advanced metrology, diamond turning, thin-film coatings, and AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified production, MKS delivers reliable, high-performance optical solutions for next-generation defense programs.