Ascent Solar and Defiant Space Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Defense and Space Market Opportunities
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has announced a strategic partnership with Defiant Space Corporation to advance opportunities in defense and space markets. The collaboration combines Ascent's lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic solutions with Defiant's expertise in space-based defense solutions.
The partnership will focus on serving U.S. defense and national security sectors, while also exploring opportunities across NATO and Five Eyes partner nations. This alliance aims to contribute to the rapidly expanding global space economy, which is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Defiant Space Corporation per promuovere opportunità nei mercati della difesa e dello spazio. La collaborazione combina le soluzioni fotovoltaiche a film sottile leggere e flessibili di Ascent con l’esperienza di Defiant in soluzioni di difesa basate nello spazio.
La partnership si concentrerà sul servire i settori della difesa e della sicurezza nazionale statunitensi, esplorando anche opportunità nei paesi della NATO e tra i partner Five Eyes. Questa alleanza mira a contribuire all’espansione rapida dell’economia globale dello spazio, che si prevede raggiungerà 1 trilione di dollari entro il 2040.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con Defiant Space Corporation para impulsar oportunidades en los mercados de defensa y espacial. La colaboración combina las soluciones fotovoltaicas de película fina ligeras y flexibles de Ascent con la experiencia de Defiant en soluciones de defensa basadas en el espacio.
La asociación se centrará en servir a los sectores de defensa y seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos, al tiempo que explora oportunidades en los países de la OTAN y entre las naciones del programa Five Eyes. Esta alianza busca contribuir a la economía espacial global, que se proyecta alcance 1 billón de dólares para 2040.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI)는 Defiant Space Corporation와 전략적 파트너십을 발표하여 방위 및 우주 시장의 기회를 확대합니다. 이 협력은 Ascent의 가볍고 유연한 박막 태양광 솔루션과 Defiant의 우주 기반 방위 솔루션 전문성을 결합합니다.
파트너십은 미국의 방위 및 국가 안보 부문에 서비스를 집중하는 한편, NATO 및 Five Eyes 파트너 국가들 간의 기회도 모색할 예정입니다. 이 동맹은 2040년까지 $1조에 이를 것으로 예상되는 세계 우주 경제의 빠른 확장에 기여하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Defiant Space Corporation pour développer les opportunités sur les marchés de la défense et de l’espace. La collaboration combine les solutions photovoltaïques à films minces légères et flexibles d’Ascent avec l’expertise de Defiant en solutions de défense spatiale.
Le partenariat se concentrera sur les secteurs de la défense et de la sécurité nationale américains, tout en explorant des opportunités à travers les pays de l’OTAN et les partenaires Five Eyes. Cette alliance vise à contribuer à l’expansion rapide de l’économie spatiale mondiale, qui devrait atteindre 1 000 milliards de dollars d’ici 2040.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Defiant Space Corporation angekündigt, um Chancen in Verteidigungs- und Raumfahrtmärkten zu fördern. Die Zusammenarbeit kombiniert Ascent's leichte, flexible Dünnschicht-Photovoltaiklösungen mit Defiants Expertise bei raumbasierten Verteidigungslösungen.
Die Partnerschaft wird sich darauf konzentrieren, US-Verteidigungs- und nationale Sicherheitssektoren zu bedienen und gleichzeitig Chancen in NATO- und Five-Eyes-Partnerländern zu prüfen. Diese Allianz zielt darauf ab, zur rasch wachsenden globalen Raumfahrtwirtschaft beizutragen, die voraussichtlich bis 2040 1 Billion US-Dollar erreichen wird.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) أعلنت عن شراكة استراتيجية مع Defiant Space Corporation لتطوير الفرص في أسواق الدفاع والفضاء. تجمع الشراكة بين حلول الخلايا الشمسية الرقيقة خفيفة الوزن ومرنة من Ascent وخبرة Defiant في حلول الدفاع القائمة على الفضاء.
ستركز الشراكة على خدمة قطاعات الدفاع والأمن القومي الأمريكية، مع استكشاف الفرص في دول الناتو وشركاء Five Eyes. تهدف هذه التحالف إلى المساهمة في اقتصاد الفضاء العالمي الذي من المتوقع أن يصل إلى تريليون دولار بحلول عام 2040.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) 已宣布与 Defiant Space Corporation 建立战略伙伴关系，以推动防务与航天市场的机会。双方将 Ascent 的轻量化、柔性薄膜光伏解决方案与 Defiant 的太空防务解决方案 专长相结合。
该伙伴关系将重点服务于 美国防务与国家安全领域，同时也在寻求在北约及 Five Eyes 伙伴国之间的机会。此联盟旨在为迅速扩张的全球航天经济做出贡献，预计到 2040 年将达到 1 万亿美元。
- Strategic entry into defense and national security markets through partnership
- Access to NATO and Five Eyes international markets
- Positioning in growing space economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040
- Combination of complementary technologies and capabilities
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Ascent Solar's partnership with Defiant Space strengthens its position in defense markets and expands global opportunities.
This strategic partnership between Ascent Solar Technologies and Defiant Space Corporation represents a calculated move to strengthen Ascent's position in the high-value defense and national security markets. Ascent brings to the table its specialized flexible thin-film photovoltaic technology that has already been proven in space applications, while Defiant contributes its focus on defense-oriented space solutions and strategic relationships.
The timing is strategic as the global space economy is projected to reach
What makes this partnership particularly noteworthy is the expansion beyond U.S. borders to NATO and Five Eyes alliance members (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). This international dimension significantly expands the addressable market for Ascent's technology while leveraging established defense cooperation frameworks that can accelerate adoption.
The collaboration addresses the increasing demand for resilient space capabilities – a growing priority for defense agencies worldwide as space becomes an increasingly contested domain. Ascent's lightweight, flexible solar technology offers distinct advantages for defense applications where weight reduction translates directly to launch cost savings or increased payload capacity.
While financial details aren't disclosed, this partnership creates potential for stable, long-term revenue streams from government contracts that typically offer better margins and greater stability than commercial markets, potentially strengthening Ascent's market position in the evolving space economy.
THORNTON, Colo. and NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies (Nasdaq: ASTI) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Defiant Space Corporation (“Defiant”), an emerging space company focused on scalable solutions for the defense and national security market.
Through this partnership, the companies will pursue opportunities in the U.S. defense and national security sectors, combining Ascent’s space-proven solar technology with Defiant’s ability to develop and integrate mission-focused space solutions. The collaboration is designed to address the growing demand for resilient, cost-effective capabilities supporting defense and security objectives.
In addition, Ascent and Defiant will collaborate to explore opportunities across allied and international space markets, including NATO and Five Eyes partner nations. By combining Defiant’s strategic relationships with Ascent’s proprietary thin-film solar technology, the companies aim to identify areas where advanced American solar solutions can contribute to shared defense, security, and commercial initiatives.
“Partnering with Defiant neatly aligns with Ascent’s mission to deliver lightweight, flexible and highly durable solar solutions to the most demanding markets,” said Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies. “By combining our technology with Defiant’s platforms, we are strengthening our role in U.S. national security initiatives and opening new commercial pathways for Ascent.”
“Defiant is focused on developing scalable solutions that strengthen the defense and national security market,” said Jeromy Grimmett, Chief Strategy Officer of Defiant Space. “By working with Ascent Solar, we can advance innovative technologies that align with critical mission needs while also creating new opportunities abroad for U.S.-developed space capabilities.”
This partnership reflects the growing importance of resilient, dual-use space technologies in both government and commercial domains. By aligning their capabilities, Ascent and Defiant are well positioned to serve the rapidly expanding
About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
Backed by 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-performance, flexible thin-film solar panels, optimized for use in space, military and defense, and other applications where mass, performance, reliability, and resilience are paramount.
Ascent’s photovoltaic (PV) modules have been deployed on space missions, multiple airborne vehicles, agrivoltaic installations, in industrial/commercial construction as well as an extensive range of consumer goods, revolutionizing the use cases and environments for solar power. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility is in Thornton, Colorado.
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