Orders for optics that help guide missiles to hit targets accurately grew an additional 30% since the last announcement of a 40% increase. On another front, Syntec continued to add orders for optics and optics-mechanicals used in equipment that helps soldiers see clearly in the dark and spot targets day or night. Orders for optics and opto-mechanicals for specialized lasers used for targeting and defense also grew.

Orders grew across all platforms. This ranged from advanced optics for night vision goggles that soldiers have used for nearly 10 years, to new augmented reality (AR) and mixed-reality headsets that use artificial intelligence (AI) to give soldiers a digital edge on the battlefield.

Matt Carey, vice-president at Syntec, explained, "Winning these orders proves the company can build tough, reliable equipment that keeps soldiers and us safe and helps U.S. succeed on missions around the world."

According to Morgan Stanley, increased defense spending in the U.S. is part of a broader movement in which geopolitical conflicts are catalyzing reinvestment and modernization efforts worldwide.