Order follows successful multi-phase validation and positions NUBURU for potential multi-program expansion within one of the world's largest government-led defense electronics ecosystems

NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE:BURU), a dual-use Defense & Security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and software-orchestrated defense systems, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lyocon S.r.l. ("Lyocon"), has secured an initial deployment order for its portable directed-energy laser dazzler system for counter-drone ("C-UAV") defense applications from a tier-one government-owned defense electronics organization operating within a centralized government procurement framework in a major Asia-Pacific defense market (the "Customer").

Counter-drone technologies have rapidly become a priority across global defense agencies as the proliferation of low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) continues to reshape modern battlefield and security environments, driving demand for scalable, non-kinetic mitigation solutions capable of real-time deployment.

The Customer organization is a government-controlled defense electronics and systems integrator operating at the core of national defense infrastructure. The organization designs, develops, and deploys mission-critical defense systems across multiple domains, including electronic warfare, secure communications, sensor technologies, and integrated command-and-control architectures. It plays a central role in national defense modernization initiatives and large-scale program execution, supporting system integration, deployment, and lifecycle management across multiple operational environments.

Following a structured multi-phase validation and operational evaluation process - including prototype trials, production-level testing, and technical performance verification - the engagement has progressed into initial operational deployment, marking the Company's transition from system validation to early-stage field deployment within a government-led defense environment.

The Company has secured an initial deployment order valued at approximately $250,000. The order represents the first commercial deployment within a broader engagement framework and establishes an early revenue pathway within a large-scale government defense ecosystem.

Follow-On Program Expansion Discussions

In parallel with the initial deployment, the Company and the Customer are engaged in ongoing discussions regarding a potential second-phase program expected to include:

  • Lower-power (1W) system configurations;
  • Expanded operational deployment scenarios;
  • Broader production scope across additional units.

The Company estimates that this potential Phase 2 opportunity could range between approximately $575,000 and $800,000, subject to further technical validation, evolving operational requirements, and formal contractual agreements.

Subject to successful execution of the initial deployment, a follow-on program could be formalized within 2026, with deliveries anticipated in 2027.