Opto-Electronics Factory, Dehradun (OLF) was established on the 4th April 1988 with technical collaboration from erstwhile USSR for production of hi-tech optical and opto-electronic instruments for tank T-72 and Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) BMP-II also known as SARATH. The state-of-the-art infrastructure was created to fulfil the requirements of Indian Armed Forces in the field of complex Opto-Electronic devices.
With induction of T-90S tanks known as BHISMA by the Indian Army in 2001, the existing infrastructure was augmented along with addition of modern plant and machinery. Besides being equipped with the state-of-the-art production facilities, OLF has also developed capability for advanced designs in Optics and Electronic disciplines.
For the past 27 years, the factory has grown from strength to strength and evolved into a world class facility for production of Day Vision Devices, Gyro Stabilized Sighting Systems, Laser Range Finders, Tank Fire Control Systems, electronic assemblies for power distribution and control, Passive Night Vision Devices and Thermal Imagers for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) of the Indian Army.
Since its inception, the factory has acquired great skill and experience in the production of these systems which was later utilized in the development of new sighting systems and up-gradation of existing systems. OLF has entered the field of Thermal Imaging (TI) through co-production of TI sight for the T-90 tank. While indigenizing the electronic systems of AFVs, OLF has adopted modern electronics to overcome obsolescence and has become a major system integrator in sighting systems, night vision devices and fire control system.
