1982
OPGAL Optronic Industries is founded by RAFAEL.

1986
El-Op acquires 50% ownership of OPGAL

1990
A $6 million contract is awarded to OPGAL for the delivery of thermal imaging systems to the US Army.

1991 - 2001
Multi-phase NTS project for the supply of airborne thermal imagers for the US Marines Corps.

1999
The Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for landing in adverse weather is launched, based on a partnership with Kollsman Inc. and the Bird Foundation.

1999
First batch of microbolometer infrared camera systems is delivered, with OPGAL acting as subcontractor (main contractor is RAFAEL who supplies the systems to a Canadian customer).

2000
Merger of El-Op and the Elbit Group. Management reorganization.

2001
FAA approves the EVS for landing in adverse weather.

2003
OPGAL introduces  the FDA uncooled thermal imager for SARS  detection and sells over 300 units within a few months.

OPGAL introduces the high-end,large format, 640X480 InSb cooled thermal imager.

2004
OPGAL’s EYE-SEC infrared camera has been selected as part of the security system protecting the Olympic games in Athens.