Dutch Ministry of Defence selects OPTICS11 to develop and deliver new “anti-submarine warfare in a box” capability.
Amsterdam, Netherlands: OPTICS11, the world leader in passive fibre optic acoustic subsea sensing, today announces a major expansion of its OptiArray product line. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has ordered […]
Optics11 appoints Derk te Bokkel as President of the Supervisory Board
In an exciting announcement, Optics11 has appointed Derk te Bokkel as President of the Supervisory Board. The update comes as the company continues to navigate a dynamic period of accelerated […]
Optics11 to revolutionize protection of undersea cables with EU loan €25 Million from European Investment Bank
from left to right: Robert de Groot, Vice President of European Investment Bank; Paul Heiden, CEO of Optics11; Freek Janmaat, Economics Counsellor, Representative in the Hague, of European Commission The […]
Optics11 secures €17 million to protect Europe’s critical infrastructure from growing threats
Funding accelerates advanced fiber optic sensing solutions, providing urgently needed lifetime extensions to Europe’s energy grid and subsea security across the continent. PRESS RELEASE AMSTERDAM, MAY 15, 2025 | Optics11, […]
NEDS 2024: Optics11 Signs Agreement to Feature Advanced Systems and Components for Orka Class Submarines.
Rotterdam, Netherlands – November 21, 2024 – Optics11, a leading Dutch high-tech company is proud to be involved in the new Dutch Orka class submarines program, ensuring superior performance and […]
Optics11 Announces Paul Heiden as New CEO.
Amsterdam, March 12, 2024 – Optics11, the world leader in fiber optic sensing technology, proudly announces the appointment of Paul Heiden as its Chief Executive Officer. Paul, with a proven […]
How Ukraine war exposes vulnerability of the Netherlands – EW
Walrus-Class Submarine In The North Sea. Photo: Gerben Van Es How Ukraine war exposes vulnerability of the Netherlands The Netherlands also appears to be vulnerable due to cables that are […]
Innovative Dutch Hydrophones Protect Submarine Cables from Sabotage Threats
[Amsterdam, Netherlands] – As concerns grow over the vulnerabilities of offshore assets like energy islands, pipelines and submarine internet cables (as seen on OP1NPO, rtlnieuws ), fiber optic sensing technology […]
Optics11 raises €5 million for commercial expansion of industrial sensor business
Optics11, the maker of game-changing sensor technology for critical environments, today announced a new venture round of €5 million led by new investor FORWARD.one and returning investor Value Creation Capital. In connection with the […]
Optics11 and Optics11 Life secure funding to accelerate growth
AMSTERDAM Optics11 and Optics11 Life have secured funding from Rabobank. The funding will be used to strongly accelerate growth across global markets, to further build the team for the future […]
