II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a division of Coherent that specializes in advanced optical and photonic solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company designs, fabricates, integrates, and tests space-based optical systems, operating across technical domains including optical design and engineering, optical integration and assembly, and photonics technology.
The division maintains a comprehensive portfolio of products tailored to demanding mission requirements. This includes high-precision imaging optical assemblies, infrared optics, thin film coatings, optical materials, diamond-turned components, windows, and domes - each serving critical functions in aerospace and defense platforms.
As part of Coherent, II-VI Aerospace & Defense draws on broader corporate capabilities in photonics and materials science. Its work in space-based optical systems places it at the intersection of commercial space technology and national defense infrastructure, a sector characterized by rigorous performance standards and long development cycles.
