Optical Systems & Targeting

Established in 2025, CORD™ is the technical design institute of National Defense Systems™, advancing Ohio-based research and development in peculiar technologies. While NATDEF meets mass armament solicitations, CORD specializes in applied optomechanical engineering, delivering turnkey solutions across optics, microelectronics, illumination systems, and other private and public sector applications.

Dedicated Research and Development

National Defense Systems utilizes CORD Instruments, an in-house optomechanical and ISR engineering division capable of product design and building-to-spec.

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