Supporting Partners With the World’s Most Demanding Missions
For over 40 years, LightPath has been the trusted partner to aerospace and defense innovators. From components to systems, we collaborate from the earliest stages of your program to engineer solutions that perform flawlessly in the most challenging conditions.
Our customers include engineers, program managers, and business development leaders who need proven performance, reliable delivery, and a partner that speaks their language. Whether you’re developing next-generation surveillance platforms, integrating advanced targeting systems, or deploying counter-drone technology, LightPath delivers the precision and durability the industry demands.
Why Aerospace & Defense Leaders Choose LightPath
Proven Quality in Any Environment
Every solution is designed, built, and tested in-house for complete quality control. Our systems meet military-grade specifications (MIL-STD) and deliver consistent performance under extreme temperatures, vibration, and environmental stress.
Solution Depth and Vertical Integration
From proprietary materials to lenses, assemblies, and cooled/uncooled camera systems, we deliver complete solutions from a single trusted source.
Custom Engineering for Unique Missions
We design for your exact application requirements, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems and workflows.
Secure Supply Chain & Material Innovation
Our proprietary Black Diamond™ chalcogenide glass helps reduce dependence on scarce materials and ensures a predictable, stable supply chain.
Aerospace & Defense Expertise
Forty years of experience in manufacturing, energy, inspection, and industrial safety means we understand your operational challenges and compliance needs.
Applications & Use Cases in Aerospace & Defense
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
Target acquisition and tracking
Drone-mounted imaging payloads
Airborne optical gas imaging
Night vision and low-light imaging for airborne operations
Vehicle-mounted thermal weapon sights
Border and perimeter security
CUAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System) detection, tracking, and targeting
Ground-based night vision and surveillance systems
Shipboard EO/IR systems
Long-range surveillance and targeting in harsh marine environments
Multispectral Mantis systems for enhanced situational awareness
Compact size, weight and power (SWaP)-optimized shutterless IR cameras for silent, continuous imaging
Advanced CUAS integration for multi-sensor defense solutions.
A Partnered Approach for Aerospace & Defense Programs
We believe the best results come from working together. Our engineers partner with your team from initial requirements through environmental testing, ensuring your system is built exactly the way you need it.
Early collaboration for mission alignment and requirements definition
Simulation, testing, and tuning for operational conditions
Defined support and response times
In-house manufacturing in North America and Europe for speed and compliance
Proven Reputation & Expertise in Defense Programs
Trusted by the world’s foremost aerospace and defense organizations, LightPath has earned its place as the industry’s benchmark for proven, reliable solutions.
70% of our revenue comes from aerospace and defense
$4.9M order for infrared cameras from a long-term defense customer
$2.2M initial IR camera order for the U.S. Navy SPEIR shipboard optics program
We participate in multiple A&D programs, including Navy SPEIR, Army NGSR, and DHS CBP CTSE surveillance towers
Our legacy of innovation and unwavering focus on performance has made us the go-to partner for systems that must work flawlessly when it matters most.
Let’s Build Your Competitive Edge
Whether your mission demands precision targeting, long-range surveillance, or advanced CUAS capabilities, LightPath delivers the solutions that help you win.
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