Optex Systems Announces an up to $10.2 Million Award for Optical Sighting System
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Optex Systems (Nasdaq:OPXS) has secured an up to $10.2 million five-year contract from the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal for Abrams-based optical sighting systems. The first-year order is expected to exceed $4.3 million, with deliveries starting in fiscal year 2026.
The company's optical sighting systems are specifically engineered for maximum durability and reliability under extreme combat conditions. The contract highlights Optex's expertise in delivering sophisticated optical solutions for military applications. Currently, Optex Systems maintains a strong backlog exceeding $39.2 million.
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- New contract worth up to $10.2 million over five years
- First-year order expected to exceed $4.3 million
- Strong backlog of over $39.2 million
- Contract enables economies of scale benefits
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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and international military and commercial applications, announced today that it has been awarded an up to
Danny Schoening, CEO, stated, "Optex Systems is honored to be selected for this vital optical sighting system, which highlights many of the company's core competencies. The demanding specifications provided by the customer necessitated a sophisticated and tightly integrated optical solution that only Optex Systems could deliver. The contract estimates the first-year order amount to exceed
Optex Systems' periscopes and optical sighting systems are engineered for maximum durability, clarity, and reliability under the most extreme combat conditions. Through a combination of forward-thinking design and stringent quality assurance protocols, each product is built to deliver optimal value to the U.S. Army.
As a long-standing and trusted partner in the defense sector, Optex Systems remains committed to advancing optical technologies that enhance battlefield awareness and survivability. This new contract underscores the company's leadership in optical sighting systems and its unwavering dedication to supporting the operational readiness of U.S. and allied forces.
Optex Systems' current backlog exceeds
ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS
Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.
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SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
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