Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTX) announced it has received a new order to modularize and expand its ballistic optics product line for use in augmented reality glasses intended for U.S. military personnel, according to a press release dated June 29, 2026.

The Rochester, New York-based company said the expansion scales its existing AR/VR optics line, launched earlier in 2026, to support the next generation of military wearables. The modular architecture is designed to allow customization across different military branches and applications.

Syntec said it is supplying custom ballistic optics engineered to display battlefield intelligence — including navigation routes and target identification — directly into a warfighter's field of view. The company said the systems support capabilities such as six degrees of freedom, spatial awareness, night vision, and thermal fusion.

"Our warfighters operate in high-stakes, dangerous environments, and it is a privilege to support the modernization of their AR/VR capabilities," said Matt Carey, VP of Business Development and Delivery.

Dean Rudy, CFO, said the program represents the company's most significant growth opportunity in its 25-year history. "Supporting our warfighters with technology that synthesizes real-time data from drones, ground assets, and intelligent feeds — all integrated into AI-powered, mixed-reality night and thermal vision — is a core pillar of our mission," Rudy said.

The defense AR and VR market was valued at $1.68 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach $4.34 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%, according to figures cited in the press release.