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Optonaval GmbH – Strategic Technologies for Naval Surveillance and Optronic Systems

Assessment of Optonaval’s Contribution to European Defence Autonomy, NATO Interoperability, and Supply Chain Resilience in the Context of Emerging Dual-Use and Deep-Tech Capabilities

Feb 01, 2026
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Optonaval GmbH is a German defence-technology firm specializing in advanced visual landing systems and naval lighting solutions. Founded in Hamburg in 2013, the company has quietly become a key enabler of safer helicopter operations at sea. Optonaval’s flagship Helicopter Visual Landing Aid Systems (HVLAS) provide stabilised, high-precision optical guid…

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