Istanbul, Turkey – XENOptics joins forces with strategic partner OPTOKON at IDEF’25, the 17th International Defence Industry Fair, from July 22-27, 2025. Defense professionals can experience cutting-edge fiber automation and drone deployment technology at Hall 10, Booth #10-B04C, Istanbul Expo Center.
Award-Winning Technology on Display
Our showcase features the XSOS-576D smart optical switch, winner of Best of Show at Interop Tokyo 2025. This high-density platform delivers 576-port non-blocking switching with carrier-grade reliability, managing up to 7,000 ports in dual-sided deployments. We’ll also demonstrate the XSOS-288 and field-proven CSOS compact solutions, all powered by XENOptics’ patented 3D Optical Switching technology.
Revolutionary Drone Innovation: FiberTron-Hive 200
The centerpiece of our IDEF’25 presentation is the FiberTron-Hive 200, developed with OPTOKON. This game-changing system enables fiber-tethered drone deployment with 15km range, making drones immune to radio jamming while keeping operators at safe distances. The system requires minimal human intervention and offers unprecedented coordination capabilities for defense operations.
Defense-Ready Solutions
Modern warfare demands secure, reliable, and remotely manageable communications. Our smart optical switches provide zero-touch automation, passive fail-safe operation, and field-replaceable components designed for extreme environments (-40°C to +65°C). Combined with the FiberTron-Hive 200’s anti-jamming capabilities, these solutions address critical tactical communication challenges.
Strategic Partnership
Our collaboration with OPTOKON, a NATO-certified leader in fiber optics operating in 64+ countries, combines automated fiber management expertise with tactical military systems. This partnership delivers integrated solutions meeting evolving defense organization needs worldwide.
Visit us to discover how fiber automation is reshaping defense communications and drone deployment capabilities for the modern battlefield.