Welcome to the June 2020 edition of the OPTOKON newsletter, which comes at a time when for some countries, the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic are easing. By taking precautions in accordance with the Emergency Declaration of the Czech Republic and adapting production to fulfil contracted orders, our manufacturing plants have been operating at 100% staff and we continue to work on orders and development projects.You can find the message from Jiří Štefl, the General Director of the OPTOKON Group, evaluating the the audited result of our last fiscal year 2019.

On 9.6.2020, RNDr. Jiří Hynek, the President of the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (DSIA), accompanied by Ing. Kristýna Stejskalová, visited OPTOKON headquarters in Jihlava.
During his visit, Dr. Hynek was shown the production of passive and active elements as well as the newly built testing laboratory that provides services in the field of mechanical testing of cables and accredited temperature measurement containing equipment for EMC tests.

We are pleased to announce that OPTOKON will be participating at DSA 2026, the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference, taking place from 20 to 23 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

We are pleased to announce that OPTOKON will be participating at FIDAE 2026, the International Air and Space Fair, taking place from April 7 to 12, 2026, in Santiago, Chile.

OFC 2026 in Los Angeles proved to be a landmark event for OPTOKON, representing a highly successful milestone and a premier opportunity to further solidify our strategic presence within the North American market. As one of the largest and most influential international gatherings in the global optical communications industry, the exhibition provided an unparalleled platform for our team to engage with a diverse range of new customers, industry leaders, and potential partners from across the United States, Canada, and Japan.

OPTOKON is heading to the premier event in optical networking and communications. We are excited to announce our participation in the OFC 2026 Exhibition, taking place from March 17 to 19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. As the industry moves toward faster and more reliable data transmission, OPTOKON remains at the forefront of innovation. We invite all attendees, partners, and industry professionals to visit us at Booth #4678 to explore our latest technology and discuss the expanding presence of OPTOKON NORTH AMERICA.

The World Defense Show is currently in full swing, and the energy across the venue is remarkable. The halls are consistently packed, and the interest in real-world, deployable technology has been overwhelming. Located within the Saudi Arabian Pavilion, our booth has remained a focal point of activity, drawing a massive influx of visitors every single day.

At OPTOKON, we are proud to present the OFT-4212-MCMU, a state-of-the-art connector assembly test station designed to elevate your optical testing capabilities. Built with advanced features, this innovative solution provides precision, reliability, and efficiency in one compact system.

We’re excited to unveil the BOUNCER-FO drone, developed in collaboration with ADT Aviation and Defence Technologies Inc. Designed with OPTOKON’s exclusive fiber optic technology, this UAV sets a new standard for secure, long-range performance in even the most challenging environments.