Incorporated in December 2003, Tonbo Imaging India Limited is a global defence electronics original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The company designs, develops, and manufactures advanced electro-optic, infrared (EO/IR), embedded vision, communication, guidance, and surveillance systems for defence and security applications. Its portfolio of battlefield solutions includes thermal imaging systems, weapon sights, missile seekers, fire control systems, missile guidance systems, targeting systems, and handheld thermal imaging devices.
Tonbo serves defence and security organizations across 24 countries, with more than 28,000 systems deployed in the field. From FY24 to FY26, it stands as India's largest manufacturer of thermal imaging systems for government and defence agencies, as well as the country's largest exporter of thermal imaging systems by volume. Its products are developed using fully owned intellectual property and are free from International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions, enabling exports to global markets without geopolitical limitations.
The company operates an innovation-driven business model supported by strong in-house R&D, proprietary technologies, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. As an approved supplier under India's Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) defence procurement framework, Tonbo supports the Government's 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives. As of June 30, 2026, the company had 339 permanent employees across product design and development, manufacturing, project management, sales, finance, HR, and management functions.
