The Israeli specialist Semi-Conductor Devices (SCD), a global company in the development and manufacture of advanced infrared detector technologies, announced on July 13, 2026 that it had secured three orders valued at several million dollars from various customers for its HOT-HD-MWIR detectors. The detectors will be integrated into next-generation C-UAS systems (counter-UAS defense systems), long-range surveillance platforms, border protection systems, and internal security applications, according to the company.
The new orders accordingly reflected the worldwide rising demand for SCDs HOT-MWIR technology and underscored the company’s ability to support extensive defense programs through reliable high-volume manufacturing. SCD’s vertically integrated manufacturing brings together advanced infrared semiconductor production, detector fabrication, Dewar encapsulation, optical integration, assembly of cooled detectors, as well as durable cooling technologies. Together, these capabilities enable reliable high-volume production for demanding defense programs.
Fourth-Generation MWIR Technology
According to the manufacturer, SCD’s HOT-HD-MWIR detectors offer high-resolution imaging, extended operating life, and reliable performance for demanding applications in defense and internal security. SCD’s fourth-generation HOT-MWIR technology combines more than two decades of hands-on experience with mature capacities for high-volume manufacturing. The company’s ability to deliver thousands of cooled MWIR detectors per month testifies to its mature manufacturing infrastructure and operational capability.
The HOT-MWIR detectors from SCD are designed to operate at higher temperatures, while maintaining excellent sensitivity and image quality. This property reduces the system’s cooling burden, enables a more efficient payload design, and contributes to higher reliability and readiness. In combination with advanced, durable cooling solutions and integrated assemblies for cooled detectors, the technology enables a longer mean time to failure (MTTF), reduced maintenance, and improved system availability.
Customers Look for More Than Detector Performance
These advantages are particularly important for C-UAS, long-range surveillance, border protection, armored combat vehicles, and the protection of critical infrastructure, where continuous operation, rapid threat detection, and minimal downtime are decisive. The HD-MWIR detection provides the necessary resolution and range performance to detect, classify, and track small or distant targets under challenging operating conditions.
“These orders reflect the growing demand for mature, production-ready HOT-MWIR technology,” said Kobi Zaushnizer, CEO of SCD. “Today’s customers look for more than just detector performance. They require a trusted partner who can demonstrably deliver advanced technology at scale while ensuring the quality, reliability, and delivery continuity needed for long-term defense programs. These orders underscore SCD’s position as a technology and manufacturing leader in the global infrared market.”
