Exosens Doubles Cooled IR Camera Production

Exosens Doubles Production Capacity for Cooled Infrared Cameras to Meet Accelerating Demand in Long-Range Counter-drone systems

PRESS RELEASE
MÉRIGNAC, FRANCE - 20 MAY 2026

Exosens plans to double its production capacity for cooled infrared cameras in 2026, reinforcing its industrial platform in fast-growing defense and surveillance markets
The expansion supports accelerating demand in long-range surveillance and counter-drone applications, where cooled infrared technology is a key enabler
Exosens’ ITAR-free digital imaging solutions are increasingly adopted by prime defense contractors, as well as leading OEMs and autonomous systems developers, supporting operational readiness and European defense sovereignty

Exosens (EXENS; FR001400Q9V2), a high-tech company specializing in mission- and performance-critical amplification, detection and imaging technologies, announces plans to double its production capacity for cooled infrared cameras during the year 2026, in response to accelerating global demand for advanced digital imaging solutions, particularly in long-range surveillance and counter-drone applications.
As drone warfare reshapes today’s battlefield, growing sovereignty concerns and increasing airborne incursions are accelerating the deployment of long-range counter-drone systems by armed forces. Cooled infrared technology is uniquely positioned to address this need, enabling drone threat detection at distances of several tens of kilometers, day and night.

Manufactured in France, Exosens’ high-performance cooled infrared imaging solutions are designed for seamless integration into a wide range of platforms such as gimbals, turrets, surveillance payloads and protection systems, deployed on drones, robots and vehicles. They are increasingly adopted by a broad ecosystem of industry players, ranging from major defense contractors to leading OEMs and autonomous systems developers.

This significant capacity expansion marks a new milestone in Exosens’ development, demonstrating its ability to anticipate rapidly evolving market needs and scale its industrial platform to support its customers in the most demanding environments. It also underscores the strategic relevance of the Group’s cooled infrared technologies for critical defense and homeland security missions, particularly in long-range surveillance and counter-drone applications across air, land and maritime domains.

The announcement follows Exosens’ recent communication regarding a record order for the supply of ultra-compact thermal cameras designed for next-generation interceptor drones. Together, these developments highlight the breadth of the Group’s offering and its ability to address the full spectrum of operational requirements in this fast-growing market.

“The doubling of our production capacity for cooled infrared cameras marks a significant milestone for Exosens, reflecting accelerating global demand and our ability to address rapidly evolving market needs. This expansion reinforces our commitment to supporting customers with high-performance, mission-critical imaging solutions, while strengthening our position as a reliable, ITAR-free strategic partner across the defense and homeland security ecosystems. It also illustrates our confidence in the long-term structural growth drivers supporting the cooled infrared market, particularly in long-range observation and counter-drone systems. With this additional capacity, Exosens strengthens its ability to serve a growing global customer base, enhance responsiveness and support the increasing integration of cooled infrared technologies into next-generation defense and surveillance platforms”, said Jérôme Cerisier, Chief Executive Officer of Exosens.

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