NUBURU Secures First 1W Laser Dazzler Pilot Order for Law Enforcement and Public Security

Key Points

• NUBURU received its first pilot order for a 1W laser dazzler system designed for law enforcement, public security, and protective missions.
• The order came from a government-owned, tier-one defense electronics and systems integrator in a major Asia-Pacific market.
• The customer previously purchased NUBURU’s higher-power 7W laser dazzler system in a transaction valued at approximately $250,000.
• The pilot could lead to a potential follow-on order for up to 500 additional 1W laser dazzler units.
• NUBURU said a 500-unit follow-on program could exceed $1.6 million in hardware value, although no larger order has been committed.

NUBURU (NYSE: BURU) has secured its first pilot order for a 1W laser dazzler, advancing the company’s push into law enforcement, public security, border security, and selected defense applications.

The order was placed by a government-owned, tier-one defense electronics and systems integrator in a major Asia-Pacific market. NUBURU did not identify the customer or disclose the intended operational use of the pilot units.

Repeat Asia-Pacific Defense Customer Tests NUBURU’s 1W Laser Dazzler

The new pilot represents the customer’s second commercial engagement with NUBURU.

The customer previously ordered a higher-power 7W laser dazzler system in an approximately $250,000 deal announced in March 2026. That earlier order identified the lower-power 1W system as a potential follow-on opportunity.

NUBURU said the pilot will allow the customer to assess the 1W laser dazzler against its own operational and mission requirements before making any broader procurement decision.

1W Laser Dazzler Designed for Close-Range Warning and Deterrence

NUBURU’s 1W laser dazzler is designed to provide visual warning and deterrence during close-range protective operations.

The company said potential applications include law enforcement, public security, border security, and selected defense missions. It may also have potential for close-range counter-drone operations by interfering with electro-optical sensors on unmanned aerial vehicles.

However, any counter-drone use remains subject to technical validation, laser-safety and human-factors testing, certification, customer qualification, and jurisdiction-specific approvals.

Potential 500-Unit Follow-On Program Could Exceed $1.6 Million

NUBURU said a successful pilot evaluation could create a path to a follow-on program for up to 500 additional 1W laser dazzler systems.

Based on indicative production pricing, the company estimated that a 500-unit program could generate more than $1.6 million in hardware contract value. The final value would depend on product specifications, customer customization, and pricing terms.

The opportunity remains preliminary and non-binding. NUBURU said the initial pilot is limited in scope and is not expected to be financially material. A larger purchase would depend on successful testing, customer budgets, final technical requirements, approvals, and definitive agreements.

Shared Optical Platform Supports NUBURU’s Defense Technology Strategy

NUBURU said its 1W laser dazzler and higher-power counter-drone systems are separate products with different operating parameters, safety limits, mission profiles, and qualification requirements.

Both systems, however, use common optical engineering, beam-control, manufacturing, and supply-chain capabilities. The company said this shared technology base allows its Optical Systems Hub to support multiple defense and security applications.

NUBURU Highlights Financing and Corporate Milestones

NUBURU said it completed an approximately $38 million public offering in July and repaid approximately $16.75 million in principal obligations, including its December 2025 debenture and Lyocon acquisition notes.

The company reported stockholders’ equity of $9.37 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with a $15.18 million stockholders’ equity deficit at December 31, 2025.

NUBURU also received Italian Government Golden Power authorization in August for NUBURU Defense’s proposed acquisition of a 70% interest in Tekne S.p.A. The acquisition has not yet closed. The company resumed trading on NYSE American under the ticker symbol BURU on September 14, 2026.