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EUROPEAN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Battlefield Dominance

From next-generation night vision to AI-powered augmented reality — we build the systems that give warfighters an Asymmetric Advantage™.

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6 Core Technologies
EU Manufactured
01 // TECHNOLOGIES

Integrated Defence
Ecosystem

Six interconnected technology platforms designed to deliver unprecedented situational awareness and battlefield superiority.

KB DT-2 Night Vision Goggles
FLAGSHIP

KB DT-2 Night Vision

Image intensifier-based dual-tube night vision goggles. Built on over a decade of optical engineering expertise, the DT-2 delivers uncompromising clarity in the darkest environments. Designed for intuitive operation, field serviceability, and lifetime product support.

TypeDual Tube Binocular
IntensifierGen 3
DesignOffset Pod Architecture

AR & Thermal Fusion Visor

Augmented reality heads-up display with integrated thermal imaging. Compatible with night vision for 24-hour operational capability. Delivers real-time tactical overlays, waypoints, and threat data directly into the warfighter's field of view.

CapabilityDay/Night Operation
FusionThermal + NVG

AI Software Platform

Active AI assistant powering the AR interface. Enables real-time target tagging, friendly/enemy distinction, and mission updates. Streams ground-level thermal and camera feeds to cloud command via encrypted mesh networks.

FunctionActive Battle Assistant
InterfaceAR Heads-Up Display

Mesh Network Platform

Encrypted mesh network radios connecting AR interfaces with command and control, drones, and on-battlefield sensors. Predictive AI highlights mission-critical intelligence in real-time to field commanders.

ProtocolEncrypted Mesh
IntegrationC2, UAV, Sensors
STRATEGIC

Gen 3 Image Intensifier Tubes

Proprietary high-performance, cost-effective Gen 3 image intensifier tubes manufactured in Europe. Breaking into a firm duopoly in a European market dominated by two incumbents — a massive strategic and commercial opportunity.

GenerationGen 3
ManufacturingEuropean Sovereign

Precision Optics

In-house designed and manufactured array of light-sensitive optical lenses for night vision, digital night vision, and thermal sensor systems. Purpose-built for maximum photon capture and optical clarity across the spectrum.

ApplicationNV / DNV / Thermal
DesignProprietary In-House
02 // INTEGRATED PLATFORM

One Ecosystem.
Total Dominance.

Every Kauffmann-Bremin technology is designed to work as part of a unified battlefield operating system — from the warfighter's eyes to the commander's screen.

01

See

Night vision & thermal optics capture the battlefield in any condition — total darkness to broad daylight.

02

Process

AI analyses thermal and camera feeds in real-time, identifying threats, tagging targets, and classifying friendlies.

03

Connect

Encrypted mesh network streams intelligence to command, drones, and battlefield sensors — resilient and self-healing.

04

Dominate

AR overlays deliver real-time tactical superiority — mission data, threat markers, and waypoints in your field of view.

03 // ABOUT

Built by Operators.
For Operators.

Kauffmann-Bremin was founded on a decade of hands-on experience in night vision technology.

Co-founders Alexander Bremin and Dean Kauffmann have built their expertise from the ground up — designing, engineering, and manufacturing optoelectronic systems that have earned recognition across the global defence community.

Today, the company is building the next generation of warfighter technology: sovereign European image intensifier manufacturing, AI-powered augmented reality, and encrypted mesh networking — a fully integrated battlefield ecosystem designed to deliver decisive advantage to allied forces.

Our mission is clear: engineer the most advanced defence optics and battlefield systems in Europe, support them for life, and never compromise on the warfighter's needs. Every product we build exists to close the capability gap and ensure technological sovereignty for European defence.

AB

Alexander Bremin

Co-Founder

Co-founder and driving force behind Kauffmann-Bremin's product strategy and technology roadmap. Deep expertise in image intensifier systems, optical engineering, and defence product development. A serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling ventures in the defence optics space.

DK

Dean Kauffmann

Co-Founder

Co-founder leading Kauffmann-Bremin's industrial design and manufacturing operations. Trained in Switzerland with a specialisation in additive manufacturing, he is the architect behind the company's signature product design language — where precision engineering meets battlefield-ready ergonomics.

Asymmetric Advantage™

Every product we build is designed to deliver a decisive edge. We don't build equipment — we build dominance.

Lifetime Commitment

Full product lifecycle support. Backward compatibility. Comprehensive spare parts. We stand behind every system we ship.

European Sovereignty

Critical defence technology manufactured on European soil. No foreign dependencies. No supply chain vulnerabilities.

Warfighter First

Built by people who understand the mission. Intuitive, field-serviceable, and unbreakable — because failure is not an option.

04 // INVESTOR RELATIONS

Building the Future of
European Defence

Kauffmann-Bremin is scaling a vertically integrated defence technology platform — from sovereign night vision manufacturing to AI-powered battlefield systems.

€600K+

Capital Deployed

Founder-funded R&D and product development to date — a proven product already shipping, with a clear roadmap to platform scale.

€2T+

Addressable Market

European defence spending is surging. NATO nations are committing to 2%+ GDP budgets, creating unprecedented demand for sovereign technology.

6 in 1

Platform Play

Six interconnected technologies creating a unified battlefield OS. Each product strengthens the ecosystem, driving cross-sell and long-term value.

EU

Sovereign Supply

European image intensifier manufacturing breaking a market controlled by two incumbents — a strategic opportunity for allied defence independence.

Investment Thesis

01

European Rearmament

Record defence budgets across Europe create urgent demand for sovereign, high-performance technology. The political will for European defence independence has never been stronger.

02

Supply Chain Sovereignty

Current reliance on non-European image intensifier tubes creates strategic vulnerability for allied armed forces. Kauffmann-Bremin offers an independent, European supply path.

03

AI-Enabled Warfare

The integration of AI into ground-level combat operations is an inevitability. Our platform is purpose-built for this future from day one — not retrofitted onto legacy systems.

04

Proven Founders

A founding team with over a decade of hands-on experience in night vision technology — from optical engineering and image intensifier systems to product design and manufacturing. Proven ability to build, ship, and support defence products at scale.

Qualified investors may contact us to learn more about Kauffmann-Bremin's growth strategy.

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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction. Any offer of securities will be made only to qualified investors pursuant to applicable exemptions under EU Regulation 2017/1129 and Luxembourg law, and will be subject to definitive transaction documentation. This information is not directed at persons in jurisdictions where such distribution is restricted or prohibited. Past performance and current product status are not indicative of future results.

05 // NEWSROOM

Latest from
Kauffmann-Bremin

2025

From Sketch to Dual Tubes: The Industrial Design of DTNVG

An inside look at the design philosophy behind Kauffmann-Bremin's signature night vision system — where owl-inspired aesthetics meet battlefield engineering.

Read on Medium →
2024

Lessons Learned Building a Defence Company

Co-founder Alexander Bremin reflects on five ventures, the customer-first philosophy, and building products that last.

Read on Medium →
2023

DTNVG: How It All Began

The origin story — from a teenager's fascination with night vision to designing one of the most recognisable dual-tube systems in the world.

Read on Medium →
Ongoing

European Gen 3 Tube Manufacturing Initiative

Kauffmann-Bremin is establishing sovereign image intensifier production in Europe — breaking the existing European duopoly.

Press inquiries →
06 // CAREERS

Join the Mission.
Build the Future.

We're assembling an elite team of engineers, scientists, and operators to build the next generation of European defence technology. All positions are based in Luxembourg.

Night Vision Division Luxembourg

Senior Electro-Optical Engineer — Night Vision Systems

Lead the development and optimisation of our KB DT-2 night vision platform. You will own the full optical path from photocathode to eyepiece, working with Gen 3 image intensifier tubes to push the boundaries of low-light performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimise optical assemblies for dual-tube night vision systems
  • Develop test protocols for image intensifier tube performance characterisation
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams on production-ready optical designs
  • Lead failure analysis and continuous improvement of fielded systems
  • Interface with defence procurement teams for compliance and certification

Requirements

  • MSc/PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Electro-Optics
  • 5+ years experience with image intensifier or low-light imaging systems
  • Proficiency in Zemax, CODE V, or equivalent optical design software
  • Experience with MIL-STD testing and defence qualification processes
  • EU citizenship or existing EU work authorisation required
Apply Now
Augmented Reality Division Luxembourg

AR Systems Engineer — Thermal Fusion & Display

Design and develop the augmented reality and thermal fusion visor platform. You will create the visual interface that ground troops rely on for real-time tactical awareness in both day and night operations.

Responsibilities

  • Architect the AR heads-up display pipeline from sensor input to visual output
  • Develop thermal-visual fusion algorithms for real-time image blending
  • Design low-latency rendering systems for tactical overlay information
  • Integrate AR display with night vision optics for seamless 24-hour operation
  • Prototype and validate display systems under field conditions

Requirements

  • MSc in Computer Vision, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with near-eye display systems, waveguides, or HUD optics
  • Proficiency in C++, CUDA, or real-time graphics programming
  • Knowledge of thermal imaging sensors and image fusion techniques
  • EU citizenship or existing EU work authorisation required
Apply Now
AI & Software Division Luxembourg

AI/ML Engineer — Battlefield Intelligence Platform

Build the AI backbone of our battlefield operating system. You will develop the machine learning models that power real-time target identification, threat classification, and predictive mission intelligence for ground forces.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and train computer vision models for target detection and classification using thermal and visual camera feeds
  • Build real-time friendly/enemy distinction systems with high confidence thresholds
  • Design the AI assistant interface that delivers mission updates through the AR platform
  • Implement edge inference pipelines optimised for battlefield compute constraints
  • Develop predictive analytics for mission-critical intelligence synthesis

Requirements

  • MSc/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or AI
  • Experience with real-time object detection (YOLO, SSD, or similar architectures)
  • Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and edge deployment frameworks
  • Experience with multi-modal sensor fusion (thermal + visual)
  • Security clearance eligibility; EU citizenship preferred
Apply Now
Communications Division Luxembourg

RF & Mesh Network Engineer

Architect and develop the encrypted mesh network platform that forms the communications backbone of our battlefield ecosystem. You will connect warfighters, drones, sensors, and command centres into a resilient, self-healing network.

Responsibilities

  • Design mesh network protocols optimised for high-mobility, contested RF environments
  • Develop encrypted communication links between body-worn systems and command infrastructure
  • Integrate drone telemetry, ground sensor data, and AR device feeds into a unified data layer
  • Build self-healing network topologies resilient to node loss and electronic warfare
  • Optimise bandwidth allocation for real-time video streaming over constrained channels

Requirements

  • MSc in RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or Network Architecture
  • Experience with MANET, mesh routing protocols, or tactical radio systems
  • Knowledge of military communications standards (STANAG, Link 16, etc.)
  • Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and FPGA development
  • Security clearance eligibility; EU citizenship preferred
Apply Now
Image Intensifier Manufacturing Luxembourg

Vacuum Physicist — Image Intensifier Tube Production

Join our team establishing Europe's sovereign Gen 3 image intensifier tube manufacturing capability. You will work at the intersection of vacuum physics, photocathode chemistry, and precision manufacturing to produce world-class tubes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise Gen 3 photocathode deposition processes
  • Design and maintain ultra-high vacuum systems for tube fabrication
  • Characterise microchannel plate performance and electron gain parameters
  • Establish quality control protocols for production tube testing
  • Scale laboratory processes to production-volume manufacturing

Requirements

  • PhD in Vacuum Physics, Materials Science, or Photonics
  • Experience with photocathode fabrication or image intensifier technology
  • Deep knowledge of GaAs-based photocathode systems
  • Cleanroom experience and precision manufacturing background
  • EU citizenship required due to strategic technology classification
Apply Now
Optics Division Luxembourg

Optical Lens Designer — Defence Imaging Systems

Design and develop the precision optical lenses at the heart of all Kauffmann-Bremin imaging systems. From night vision objectives to thermal sensor optics, you will create the glass that captures photons in the world's most demanding environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design multi-element lens systems for night vision, digital NV, and thermal applications
  • Optimise light transmission and minimize aberrations for low-light imaging
  • Develop anti-reflection coatings tailored to specific spectral bands
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure producibility at scale
  • Create optical models and simulations for new product development

Requirements

  • MSc/PhD in Optical Engineering or Applied Physics
  • 5+ years in lens design for defence, aerospace, or medical imaging
  • Expert in Zemax OpticStudio or equivalent ray-tracing software
  • Experience with IR-transmitting materials and thermal lens design
  • EU citizenship or existing EU work authorisation required
Apply Now

Don't see the right role? We're always looking for exceptional talent.

Send Open Application
07 // GLOBAL PRESENCE

Strategic Locations.
Global Reach.

Luxembourg

European Office

European office housing R&D, image intensifier manufacturing, optical lens production, and corporate operations. Strategic EU location for defence procurement and NATO partnerships.

Panama

Americas Office

Western hemisphere operations hub serving Latin American and allied nation partnerships. Strategic gateway for Americas-facing business development and regional logistics.

08 // CONTACT

Get in Touch.
Start the Conversation.

Whether you're an investor, a potential partner, a journalist, or looking to join our team — we'd like to hear from you.

Investor Relations

Learn about our current raise, request our investor deck, or schedule a meeting with our founders.

investors@kauffmann-bremin.com

Careers & Hiring

Interested in joining our team in Luxembourg? Send your CV and a brief introduction.

careers@kauffmann-bremin.com

Media & Press

Press inquiries, interview requests, and media relations. We welcome coverage from defence and technology publications.

media@kauffmann-bremin.com

Sales & Partnerships

Government procurement, defence integrators, and technology partnerships. Let's discuss how we can work together.

sales@kauffmann-bremin.com

General inquiries: info@kauffmann-bremin.com

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