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Exosens jacks up capacity expansion plans on strong night vision gear demand
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 27, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 27, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Exosens will boost its night vision gear capacity by 40% due to high demand from NATO, with a €17M investment in Europe.
By Hugo Lhomedet and Alban Kacher
(Reuters) -Exosens said on Monday it would nearly double its planned capacity investment after the French defence technology firm's nine-month revenue jumped 23%, driven by surging demand for night vision equipment from NATO members.
The maker of night vision gear and components for scientific instruments expects to increase its global capacity by 40% by 2027, up from the 25% increase it had announced in March, with an additional investment of 17 million euros ($20 million) in Europe.
"In response to sustained demand, we have decided to implement an additional staggered capacity expansion," Exosens CEO Jerome Cerisier said in a press release.
The company saw its sales grow to 327.8 million euros in the first nine months of the year, driven by a nearly 21% rise in its Amplification business and more than 26% growth in the Detection & Imaging business. It also confirmed its full-year outlook.
Military equipment orders have jumped following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Washington's push for European allies to boost defence spending.
NATO countries pledged in June to spend 3.5% of their gross domestic product on core defence and 1.5% on broader defence-related measures, a jump worth hundreds of billions of dollars a year from the current goal of 2% of GDP.
Exosens expects night vision gear to remain in short supply through 2027, with militaries unable to meet their equipment targets.
"Defense momentum remains strong and continues to gain traction, both in Amplification and in Detection & Imaging, and Exosens is seizing significant growth opportunities driven by the rise of emerging applications such as drone warfare and advanced night vision technologies," Cerisier said.
The group also said it would divest its loss-making Microwave Amplification unit under an asset purchase deal, with closing due by early 2026.
($1 = 0.8575 euros)
(Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet and Alban Kacher; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Night vision gear refers to devices that allow users to see in low-light conditions by amplifying available light. This technology is commonly used in military applications, surveillance, and wildlife observation.
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression. It plays a significant role in international security.
Capacity expansion refers to the process of increasing the production capabilities of a company. This can involve investing in new technology, facilities, or equipment to meet growing demand.
Military equipment includes various tools and technologies used by armed forces for defense and combat purposes. This can range from weapons and vehicles to communication systems and protective gear.
Revenue growth refers to the increase in a company's sales over a specific period. It is a key indicator of business performance and can result from higher sales volume, increased prices, or new product offerings.
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