Leupold & Stevens Inc.

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Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is an American manufacturer of telescopic sights, red dot sights, binoculars, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and eyewear based in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. The company supplies optical equipment to various military forces, including the Israeli military, providing advanced telescopic sights for sniper rifles and infantry weapons. These components are utilized to enhance targeting accuracy at long distances during field operations and urban warfare. Leupold scopes—particularly models such as the Mark 6 with 3–18x variable magnification—are among the optical components mounted on the M24 sniper rifle, which is utilized by military personnel for long-range targeting and surveillance. Human rights organizations and military procurement reports have documented direct contracts between the Israeli defense ministry and the company. One notable agreement included a contract valued at approximately $2.72 million for the procurement of over 800 advanced telescopic sights for active field service. In addition to hardware procurement, company representatives have previously conducted technical training seminars for military units to ensure the precise calibration, maintenance, and optimal utilization of the optics according to specific field requirements. The company’s presence in the region has been documented through official military media and press photography, where Leupold's distinctive logo—a stylized letter "L" inside a reticle—is visible on equipment deployed during the Gaza genocide.