Meprolight has secured a contract to supply the armed forces of a Southern European country with its MVO 1-8×28 riflescopes, as Europe accelerates its rearmament drive. After decades of underinvestment, European governments are treating individual soldier systems and frontline equipment as foundational elements of combat readiness rather than optional upgrades.

The contract underscores a broader shift in European defense planning toward rapidly deployable, multi-role forces that can operate effectively across a wide range of scenarios. Southern European militaries, many of which are modernizing under tighter fiscal constraints than their northern counterparts, are focusing on systems that deliver versatility and durability without requiring extensive retraining or logistical overhead. Low-power variable optics have emerged as a key capability in this context, supporting both close-quarters operations and engagements at extended ranges within a single platform.

Meprolight’s MVO 1-8×28 riflescope is designed for precisely this kind of operational flexibility. Built to MIL-SPEC standards, the optic features a rugged 34 mm main tube and is fully waterproof and fog-proof, allowing it to perform reliably in harsh environments. The scope uses German SCHOTT multi-coated glass with over 92 percent light transmittance, delivering high image clarity and contrast in low-light and high-glare conditions. Its optical design provides consistent eye relief, a forgiving eye box, and a wide field of view, all intended to enhance situational awareness under stress.

The riflescope also incorporates red and green illuminated reticles with eight brightness levels, night vision goggle compatibility, a 12-hour auto-shutoff, and precise windage and elevation adjustments that are verified through live-fire testing. A smooth magnification ring, with an optional throw lever, supports rapid transitions between magnification settings, a feature increasingly valued by European forces emphasizing mobility and adaptability.

According to Meprolight, the Southern European armed forces will deploy the MVO 1-8×28 to improve accuracy, situational awareness, and operational effectiveness across a range of missions. The low-power variable design allows soldiers to move seamlessly between close-range engagements and mid-range precision fire, aligning with current European doctrine that prioritizes flexibility in complex and contested environments. The emphasis on rugged construction and optical reliability reflects a renewed focus on equipment that can withstand intensive training cycles as well as operational deployment.

The deal also highlights the growing role of non-European suppliers that can offer combat-proven systems without lengthy development timelines. As Europe’s rearmament drive gathers pace, procurement agencies are balancing ambitions for domestic industrial growth with the immediate need to field capable equipment. Israeli defense companies, long embedded in European supply chains, are benefiting from this dynamic by positioning mature, field-tested products as low-risk solutions during a period of rapid force expansion.

“Armed forces today require optics that maintain clarity, stability and reliability under extreme stress, and the MVO series continues to prove itself in those environments,” said Golan Kalimi, Senior Vice President at Meprolight. He added that the company is proud to support its Southern European partner with a system designed to give soldiers confidence and precision in demanding conditions.

Meprolight, part of the SK Group, has supplied more than 39 million optical and electro-optical products worldwide, with its portfolio spanning magnified optics, rifle and pistol sights, laser pointers, night vision, thermal imaging, and self-illuminated tritium-based systems. Its products are in service with military and security forces in over 60 countries. As Europe continues to rebuild its military capacity, contracts like this one illustrate how the rearmament effort is extending beyond major platforms to the individual systems that ultimately determine effectiveness on the ground.