The latest OPTOKON Newsletter is now available. In this issue, we share highlights from IDEF 2025 in Turkey and PARTNER 2025 in Serbia, provide updates on our expanding presence in the U.S. market, and showcase innovations including the LMCP-28H NGe2 and NGe3 prototypes and new radiation detection sensor variations.

OPTOKON, a globally recognised leader in fibre optic technology, has announced a new partnership with Rapid-Tech Equipment, officially appointing them as the exclusive distributor of OPTOKON T&M products in Australia and New Zealand.

Eustis, FL - OPTOKON North America announces the addition of Tailwind Resource Group (TRG) to its newly created US-based Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program. OPTOKON North America, is the U.S. based joint venture between the global leader in ruggedized fiber optic and networking solutions Czechia based OPTOKON a.s. and Florida based GARDANT GLOBAL a US based strategic management and business development firm.

Fiber Optics are finding new roles in defense capabilities. Usually confined to data transmission and secure comm’s, fiber optics role in active defense deployments is taking a new form with a partnership between XENOptics and OPTOKON.

Drones have been one of the newest armaments and biggest challenges of the Ukraine – Russian conflict, with new drone devices being deployed for surveillance, attack and defense at a scale not seen before. However, all remote-controlled drones face issues with maintaining communication links with their operators, with the main defense against drones being radio jamming devices. 

This month, we share major developments including our expansion into the North American market with the launch of OPTOKON North America. We also highlight our successful participation in Modern Day Marine 2025 and the Czech Signal Corps Conference.

SAHA EXPO 2026 is now behind us, and we would like to sincerely thank everyone who visited us and took the time to meet our team during the exhibition.

Modern Day Marine has come to a close, and we are proud to reflect on what was an incredible few days at one of the premier defence exhibitions in the United States.

DSA & NATSEC 2026 in Kuala Lumpur has come to a close and we are proud to reflect on a successful and productive exhibition.

We are pleased to announce that OPTOKON Group will be participating at SAHA EXPO 2026, taking place from May 5 to 9, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.

OPTOKON and OPTOKON North America are proud to announce our participation in Modern Day Marine 2026, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., from April 28 – 30. We invite all attendees, industry partners, and defense professionals to visit us at Booth #2261 to explore our latest demonstrations of advanced C4ISR solutions, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the modern warfighter.

The LMRS Nuclear Radiation Sensors are engineered for operations where failure is not an option. Built specifically for uncompromising durability, these sensors feature heavy-duty, ruggedized enclosures designed to shield sensitive internal components from the most severe environmental elements. This robust construction ensures that the units remain operational and protected, regardless of the physical demands of the deployment site.

High-performance connectivity for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) requires significantly more durability than standard fiber optic cables can provide. Our Tactical Braid Patch Cable is specifically engineered for autonomous systems operating in demanding and unpredictable environments.

OPTOKON introduces SC Shuttered Connector Patchcords designed to enhance safety, reliability, and performance in modern FTTx networks. Developed to meet the growing demands of access networks, these patchcords combine robust construction with user-friendly operation, making them ideal for both installation and long-term operation in the field.

OPTOKON new rugged 10-inch panel PC integrating a high-resolution display and embedded computing platform

At OPTOKON, we understand the demands of modern fiber optic networks, and our PM-800N and LS-800N test set is designed to meet those needs with unmatched reliability and performance.