OPTIX

OPTIX

OPTIX JSC

Panagyurishte, Bulgaria

OptronicsSoldier EquipmentC4ISRDual-use
Founded 1998501-1000 employeesSubsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Land Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 1998, OPTIX is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria working in optronics, soldier equipment, c4isr.

OPTIX JSC is a Bulgarian manufacturer of optical, opto-mechanical and opto-electronic assemblies and devices for military and law enforcement applications. Established in 1998 as a private company, it covers the full production cycle from prototyping to serial production. Its portfolio includes thermal imaging and night vision devices, day and night sights, integrated surveillance systems for border and perimeter security, and opto-mechanical and SMT electronic assemblies. The company holds NATO AQAP 2110 certification and NCAGE code 001BU. It also sells hunting optics under the NITEHOG brand. Production facilities are located in Panagyurishte and Plovdiv, and the company reports more than 600 employees. Its products are sold in more than 50 countries.

Location

Panagyurishte, Bulgaria

Founded

1998

Employees

501-1000

Legal name

OPTIX JSC

NCAGE code

001BU

Focus areas

optronicsthermal imagingnight visionborder surveillanceopto-mechanicalSMTsightshunting optics

Languages

ENBG

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

OptronicsSoldier EquipmentC4ISR

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent SupplierContract ManufacturerSystem Integrator

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

DIANA

Night vision goggles

Single tube night vision goggles certified by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense testing agency.

DIANA M

Night vision monocular

Monocular night vision device developed under a PHARE programme contest.

TERMA-04

Mobile thermal imaging system

Mobile thermal imaging system for surveillance.

IdentiFIRE Mobile

Firefighting vehicle

Vehicle for early fire detection and extinguishing functions.

Night and day sights

Sights for small arms

Night and day sights for small arms and military use.

Integrated surveillance systems

Mobile surveillance system

Mobile thermal vision and integrated systems for border control and perimeter surveillance.

End users

Land ForcesHomeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

AQAP 2110

Named customers

Bulgarian Border PoliceMinistry of Defense of BulgariaNational Police Service at the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of BulgariaMilitary Formation 52370 Negushevo

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

Awards

Innovative Enterprise of the Year

2012Independent innovation lifecycle

Employer of the Year

2022

Innovative Enterprise

2023

Industry memberships

European Photonics Industry Consortium