Coherent Aerospace & Defense is a division of Coherent (formerly II-VI Incorporated), focused on developing advanced optical and photonic solutions for the aerospace, defense, and military sectors. The company operates as a vertically integrated provider, managing the full production chain from raw optical materials to finished precision assemblies. Its technical capabilities span optical design and engineering, photonics technology, optical systems development, and integration and assembly.
The company's product portfolio includes space-based optical systems such as telescopes and precision assemblies designed for demanding military and aerospace environments. Additional offerings include high-precision imaging optical assemblies, infrared optics, thin film coatings, diamond-turned components, windows, domes, and optical materials. This broad range of products allows the division to serve as a single-source supplier for complex optical requirements in defence applications.
Operating within the aerospace and defence industry, Coherent Aerospace & Defense addresses the stringent performance and reliability standards required by military and space customers. Its work in areas such as infrared optics and space-based systems positions it within a sector where technical precision and regulatory compliance are essential considerations for any legal, contractual, or procurement function.
