Ballistic-Rated AR Optics Operational

Mission-grade
optics that
see more.

Prescription-corrected ballistic lenses with embedded AR, HUD, and sensing capabilities. Dimming films and sensors built into each individually cast lens half, waveguide bonded between them. Three-piece assembly locked into one tactical optic. Built for the warfighter.

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3-PIECE
Integrated Assembly
MIL-PRF-31013
STANAG 2920
V50 > 210 m/s
ISO 21987
Rx Correction
HUD / Waveguide
Ballistic Shield
Sensor Layer
100K
Units/year production capacity
V50
Ballistic fragment resistance
Rx+AR
Prescription meets augmented reality
3-PC
Front + waveguide + back integrated assembly
Systems

Three tiers of
tactical AR optics.

From ballistic-rated prescription eyewear to full-spectrum integrated combat optics. Each system builds on a common cast-lens platform.

Shield — ballistic Rx lens manufacturing
Operational
Shield

Ballistic-rated prescription lenses for tactical eyewear. No embedded electronics — pure optical protection with Rx correction for every operator.

  • Prescription-corrected ballistic lens
  • V50 fragment resistance compliant
  • Cast to MIL-PRF-31013 eyewear profiles
  • Anti-fog, anti-scratch, IR-cut coatings
  • Compatible with Oakley SI, Revision, ESS frames
  • Volume production ready
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Sentinel — tactical AR lens with integrated optics
Fielding
Sentinel

Single-function tactical integration. A HUD waveguide, electrochromic dimming, or biometric sensor — cast directly into a ballistic Rx lens.

  • Waveguide embedded in ballistic Rx lens
  • Electrochromic auto-dimming for day/night transition
  • Biometric sensor substrate for operator monitoring
  • Three-piece assembly — waveguide bonded between two individually cast halves, each with components built in
  • Maintains full ballistic protection
  • NVG-compatible configurations available
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Apex — full-spectrum combat optic concept
Development
Apex

Full-spectrum combat optic. HUD, dimming, sensing, ballistic protection, and Rx correction converged into one lens. The endgame for operator eyewear.

  • Waveguide + dimming + sensing + Rx + ballistic
  • Tactical HUD overlay with Rx-corrected output
  • Real-time threat and health data in peripheral view
  • Ultra-thin profile compatible with tactical eyewear frames
  • Every lens individualized to operator prescription
  • Early access for prime contractor partners
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Process

How we build lenses
that stop fragments and display data.

Our proprietary casting process builds individual ballistic-grade lens halves with components built in — then bonds your waveguide between them. Three pieces become one tactical optic.

01

Master Fabrication

CNC-milled aluminium Mechanical Master defines the frame geometry, ballistic profile, and mechanical interfaces. An Ophthalmic Master adds the operator's prescription. Together: the MOM (Master of the Mould).

02

Precision Mould Casting

Two-component soft moulding material is cast over the MOM assembly inside an alignment mould box. After curing, we have a high-precision optical mould that reproduces the exact lens geometry — ballistic curvature and Rx surfaces in one tool.

03

Lens Piece Casting

Front and back lens halves are individually cast in precision moulds, each with prescription correction and ballistic curvature built into the geometry. The front piece can incorporate optional dimming film. The back piece can incorporate optional eye tracking or biometric sensors.

04

Three-Piece Assembly

The cast back half is placed on an assembly table. Adhesive is applied and the waveguide is bonded into position. A second adhesive layer is applied, and the front half is placed on top — creating one integrated ballistic optic with the waveguide bonded between two Rx-corrected cast halves, each with their own built-in components.

05

Bond Cure

The assembled lens cures under controlled conditions — locking the three pieces permanently together. No warpage, no misalignment. The result is one ultra-thin finished optic: ballistic-rated, prescription-corrected, with the waveguide locked between the cast halves and supporting components built into each half.

06

QC, Trim & Tactical Coating

Ballistic verification, optical QC, sprue removal. Then mission-specific coatings: anti-reflective, anti-fog, IR-cut, laser protection, hydrophobic. Finished lens ships ready to mount.

Injection Molding vs Resin Casting for ballistic optics
Resin casting: zero internal stress. Critical for ballistic-rated optics.
100K
Annual unit capacity at scale
3-PC
Front + waveguide + back assembled into one
∞
Each lens individually Rx-corrected
Ultra
Thin enough for standard tactical frames
Capabilities

Why defense primes
choose this process.

Our three-piece cast-and-assemble approach solves problems that traditional optical manufacturing can't touch. Here's what it means for defense programs.

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Cast, Then Integrated

Traditional lens manufacturing grinds surfaces into shape. We individually cast each lens half with ballistic curvature and Rx correction built into the mould — then bond the waveguide between the two halves to create one three-piece optic. Components like dimming films and sensors are built into each half during casting. The casting is what makes them thin enough for standard tactical frames.

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Ballistic + Rx + AR in One

No other process delivers ballistic protection, prescription correction, and AR display capability in a single ultra-thin lens. An operator with -3.00 diopters gets the same tactical HUD as one with perfect vision — same lens profile, same ballistic rating.

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Mass Customization at Scale

Every operator has a unique prescription. Our moulding process generates individualized lens geometry per user without retooling. 100,000 unique Rx lenses per year — each one custom, each one ballistic-rated, each one with embedded electronics.

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Program Integration

We embed into your development cycle as a subsystem partner. Your waveguide, your sensor, your frame — our casting process wraps it all into a deployable lens. Joint qualification testing. Shared manufacturing readiness reviews. Not a vendor relationship — a program partnership.

Operational Domains

Where these lenses deploy.

Designed for the operational environments where failure is not an option.

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Dismounted Soldier

Ballistic Rx eyewear with embedded HUD for situational awareness, navigation, and threat data. Day/night auto-dimming. NVG compatible.

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Aviation & Cockpit

Prescription-corrected visor optics with embedded HUD layers. Conformal fit to helmet shell. Laser protection and IR filtering integrated at the lens level.

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Maritime & Subsurface

Salt-fog resistant Rx optics with embedded sensors for diver and surface operator use. Hydrophobic coatings. Pressure-tolerant casting for submersible applications.

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ISR & C4ISR

Sensor-embedded optics for intelligence and reconnaissance platforms. Biometric monitoring, threat detection overlay, and encrypted data feed — all through a standard-profile eyewear lens.

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Compliance & Standards

Built to spec. Tested to standard.

MIL-PRF-31013
Ballistic Eyewear
STANAG 2920
Fragment Protection
MIL-STD-662
V50 Testing
ISO 21987
Ophthalmic Optics
ANSI Z87.1
Impact Protection
MIL-STD-810H
Environmental

Ready to integrate
mission-grade AR optics?

Whether you're building the next IVAS, fielding a new tactical eyewear program, or exploring embedded sensing for operator systems — we should talk.

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AddOptics Defense · Rotterdam, Netherlands · NATO-allied