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Optex Systems Receives $1.22 Million Laser Filter Contract

September 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Optex Systems received a $1.22 million contract for Laser Filter Units.
Deliveries are scheduled from January 2027 through December 2027.
The order backlog now exceeds $28.3 million.
The Applied Optics Center will fulfill the order.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate a growing demand for laser protection optics in military applications, which could benefit Optex Systems and other defense contractors. The expansion of the order backlog suggests a positive outlook for the company's future production and revenue, which may strengthen its position in the defense industry.

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What Happened

Defense Contractor Expands Order Backlog to $28.3 Million

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. has announced a new contract worth $1.22 million for Laser Filter Units used with various night vision goggle systems. The order will be fulfilled by the Applied Optics Center division, with deliveries scheduled from January 2027 through December 2027. This award brings the company’s total order backlog to more than $28.3 million, supporting future production of optical sighting and laser protection components for U.S. military applications, as reported by Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

Source | Originally Published: September 18, 2026

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