
Micropol Fiberoptic, a developer of passive fibre optic technologies, has received a significant order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV).Â
The order, valued at 69 MSEK, includes field tactical fiber optic communication systems and related accessories.
Micropol’s fiber optic solutions are suited for a wide range of applications such as mission-critical military communications and surveillance sensor networks, and have been selected by a number of leading defense suppliers including BAE Systems, Saab and MilDef.
Micropol’s expanded beam fibre optic connector utilize a lens in front of the fiber end that expands and collimates the light into a mating connector. This expansion of the beam provides enhanced alignment tolerance and lowers the impact of contaminants, making the connectors much more resilient to harsh-environment factors
The company’s expanded beam connectors are designed to MIL-DTL-83526 20/21 standards, and are the solutions of choice for the Swedish Armed Forces.
The latest order relates to the existing 3-year contract signed in 2023. The current framework agreement, signed in 2023 has a total contract value of 178 MSEK (appr. 15,4 MEUR) and was awarded Micropol Fiberoptic in February 2023.