What is 3E Electro-Optics? Turkey’s rifle optics maker
Quick answer: 3E Elektro Optik Sistemler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is a Turkish defense company founded in Ankara in 2005 that develops electro-optical systems for military, law enforcement and civilian users. The company designs and manufactures a 68-product catalog at its Sincan facility, ranging from day sights and thermal weapon sights to pilot night vision goggles and laser rangefinders. In 2026 it announced that it had entered the Top 1000 Exporters list compiled by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM).
Company file: name, address and certificates
The company’s full trade name is 3E Elektro Optik Sistemler Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi. Listed as a limited company in the Turkish Defence Industry Agency’s (SSB) 2023 industry catalog, the firm later converted to a joint-stock company. Its headquarters and production plant are located in the Ahi Evran Organized Industrial Zone in Sincan, Ankara. Its quality infrastructure includes four management systems certified by Bureau Veritas; certification to the AS9100D aerospace quality standard was completed in December 2025.
| Field | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | 3E Elektro Optik Sistemler San. ve Tic. A.S. | 3eeos.com, SAHA Istanbul |
| Founded | 2005, Ankara | SAHA Istanbul, kariyer.net |
| Headquarters | Ahi Evran OSB Mah. Anadolu Cad. No:5/1 Sincan/Ankara | OSTIM company directory |
| Ownership | 100 percent Turkish capital | SAHA Istanbul |
| Employees | Not officially disclosed; job platforms show a 75-99 range | kariyer.net |
| Quality certificates | AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 | 3eeos.com/legal |
| Catalog | 68 products in 9 main categories | 3eeos.com/catalog |
What does it make? Nine product categories
The 3E catalog is organized under nine main headings. In thermal imaging, the PARS thermal weapon sight family stands alongside the FELIS and PHOENIX handheld cameras; in day optics, the AVCI combat sights and KESKIN riflescopes lead the range. These are joined by the SERHAT, NOX and M14 night vision systems, the DLIRIL and MLRF laser systems, the reflex and holographic sights, and the TUFAN and DRAGON MI multi-sensor surveillance devices. The full portfolio is listed in the 3E products guide.
Optics for the national rifle: the MPT-76 connection
One of the topics that made the company visible in Turkish defense circles is the AVCI 1x-4x combat sight, developed for the MPT-76 national infantry rifle. According to reporting by DefenceTurk, 3E positions itself as the optics supplier for Turkey’s national rifles; the BDR reticles in its catalog come in variants calibrated for 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm NATO ammunition. Delivery quantities to the Turkish Armed Forces and police units have not been officially disclosed.
Production infrastructure and additive manufacturing
The company says it carries out optical, mechanical and electronic design under one roof and completes assembly and testing in-house, using collimator benches and environmental test equipment. In 2025 it announced a separate Additive Manufacturing division: 3E states that it is a strategic partner of the polymer 3D printing manufacturer Stratasys and that it operates one of the largest additive manufacturing fleets in the EMEA region; this scale claim is a company statement and has not been confirmed by an independent source.
Position in the market
3E is a member of the SAHA Istanbul defense cluster and is registered in the OSTIM company directory. The company claims its products are preferred by users in NATO countries; this is a company statement, and no list of user countries is publicly available. The concrete data point is its entry into TIM’s Top 1000 Exporters 2025 list, examined in detail in the export file. The firm attends close to ten international trade fairs a year, including SHOT Show, Enforce Tac, DSEI and IDEX. Unlike other electro-optics companies operating in the same city, 3E’s center of gravity is not platform integration but optics carried on the individual weapon and soldier; for an independent look at its product claims, see the PARS 675N comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3E a state-owned company?
No. 3E is a fully Turkish-owned private joint-stock company; there is no record of state shareholding. Founding and ownership details are examined in the Who owns 3E? file.
What does 3E stand for?
The company does not define the abbreviation on its official website; the registered name reads “3E Elektro Optik Sistemler”. In international marketing it uses the phrase “3E Advanced Electro-Optics Systems”.
Which products is 3E known for?
Its best-known products are the AVCI 1x-4x combat sight for the MPT-76 national infantry rifle, the PARS thermal weapon sight family, KESKIN riflescopes, the SERHAT pilot night vision goggle and the TUFAN multi-sensor surveillance device.
Where does 3E manufacture?
In the Ahi Evran Organized Industrial Zone in Sincan, Ankara. The company says it carries out design, production, assembly and testing at this facility.
Does 3E export?
Yes. The company was included in TIM’s Turkey’s Top 1000 Exporters 2025 survey and received a certificate of appreciation from the Ankara Chamber of Industry. Customer countries have not been officially disclosed.
Sources and verification note
- https://3eeos.com/about — Accessed: August 13, 2026
- https://3eeos.com/catalog — Accessed: August 13, 2026
- https://3eeos.com/blog/3e-en-iyi-1000-ihracatci-arasinda-2025 — Accessed: August 13, 2026
- https://www.sahaistanbul.org.tr/en/firma/3e-elektro-optik-sistemler-sanayi-ve-ticaret-anonim-sirketi — Accessed: August 13, 2026
- https://www.ostim.org.tr/firmalar/e-elektro-optk-sstem — Accessed: August 13, 2026
- https://www.defenceturk.net/milli-tufeklerin-optik-ureticisi-3enin-elektro-optik-cozumleri — Accessed: August 13, 2026
Employee numbers, revenue, contract values and the customer country list have not been officially disclosed; no estimates have been made on these points. Product specifications are manufacturer statements.
