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Nuburu, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) generates a steady flow of news as it advances its transformation from a blue-laser technology company into an integrated defense-tech, security, and critical-infrastructure resilience platform. Its press releases highlight both strategic transactions and operational milestones that shape the company’s evolving Defense & Security Hub.
News coverage for Nuburu frequently centers on high-performance blue-laser and photonics developments, such as the binding agreements to acquire Lyocon S.r.l., an Italian laser-engineering and photonics specialist. These updates describe how Lyocon’s capabilities in advanced laser sources, optics, and cleanroom manufacturing are expected to reinforce Nuburu’s blue-laser business and European photonics footprint.
Another major theme in Nuburu’s news is its defense and security expansion. Announcements detail a renewed strategic alliance and Network Contract with Tekne S.p.A. for defense vehicles and electronic-warfare systems, a staged acquisition of Orbit S.r.l. to add defense-grade operational-resilience software, and a Strategic Framework Agreement with Maddox Defense Incorporated to form a joint-venture company focused on advanced drone systems for NATO and other authorized users.
Investors and observers can also find frequent updates on financing and capital-structure actions, including public offerings, convertible notes, and a significant debenture and warrant financing with YA II PN, Ltd. These items explain how Nuburu intends to fund acquisitions, integration efforts, and its broader transformation plan.
By following Nuburu news, readers can track developments across blue-laser technology, photonics acquisitions, defense software, UAV initiatives, and multi-region defense partnerships. The BURU news feed provides a consolidated view of material press releases, strategic agreements, and regulatory disclosures that influence the company’s trajectory.
NUBURU (NYSE: BURU) has secured operating control of Orbit S.r.l. after completing a $2.0 million capital increase through Nuburu Defense, resulting in NUBURU holding approximately 22% of Orbit and governance rights that confer control. Orbit is a revenue-generating SaaS platform focused on operational resilience, risk intelligence, and mission-critical decision support and will be fully consolidated into NUBURU's U.S. GAAP financial statements, adding recurring subscription revenue to the group's operating model. NUBURU intends to acquire the remaining equity of Orbit subject to stockholder approval.
NUBURU (NYSE: BURU) completed its acquisition of Lyocon, an Italian blue-laser manufacturer and systems integrator, re-establishing a revenue-generating industrial blue-laser platform with active commercial deployments and recurring revenues.
The combined platform consolidates technology ownership, manufacturing capability, and commercial execution to address a specialized segment of a global industrial laser market estimated to exceed $20 billion. NUBURU intends a disciplined civil-to-defense dual-use path while prioritizing scaling the industrial business. Lyocon will present systems at SPIE Optics & Photonics under the NUBURU trademark, and Lyocon governance now lists Dario Barisoni, Alessandro Zamboni, and Paola Zanzola.
NUBURU (NYSE:BURU) executed a multi-part strategic activation with Tekne on January 14, 2026, including a Network Contract, a €13.0 million shareholder convertible loan, and an initial 2.9% equity purchase.
The Network Contract identifies initial projects >€10 million and covers Americas, NATO, MENA, APAC and Italy, with deliveries and revenue expected beginning in 2026. Conversion of the loan (subject to Italian Government approvals) would raise NUBURU ownership to ~27.9% based on a Tekne valuation of ~USD 60 million and a fixed conversion price of USD 0.25 per NUBURU share.
NUBURU (NYSE:BURU) provided a year-end update outlining multiple January 2026 execution milestones to expand its Defense & Security platform. Key items include a Tekne network contract, a 2.9% equity transfer to Nuburu Defense and a €13M convertible shareholder loan (€1M advanced), planned Orbit ownership increase above 20% with a path to 100% via preferred shares (stockholder vote by Jul 31, 2026), signing and closing of Lyocon full ownership, and a targeted Maddox Defense JV for dual-use UAV and deployable AM solutions. The company cites improved liquidity from recent structured financing and plans consolidation of acquired revenues upon control.
NUBURU (NYSE: BURU) entered a Securities Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. to receive a $23.25 million cash infusion in exchange for a $25.0 million unsecured debenture and related warrant packages, supporting its transformation into a vertically integrated Defense & Security platform.
Key financings: debenture bears 8% annual interest, monthly amortization from March 2026, matures December 2026, and four warrant series total 230 million shares with potential incremental proceeds of ~$46.9 million if exercised. Transaction closes subject to customary conditions and future SEC registration.
NUBURU (NYSE:BURU) signed a binding agreement to acquire Italian photonics specialist Lyocon, expanding its European engineering and blue-laser platform as part of a Tekne-aligned defense transformation. Key terms: $2,000,000 total consideration ( $500,000 cash at closing; $1,500,000 convertible note), up to $1,000,000 earn-out over five years, and a $1,000,000 capital infusion for Lyocon’s 2026–2030 plan. Target closing is on or before December 31, 2025. NUBURU executed the first €2 million tranche of the €15 million Tekne financial program on November 19, 2025, and parties continue finalizing the Italian Network Contract.
The deal adds Lyocon’s blue-wavelength systems, ISO-5 cleanroom, and turnkey laser-system capabilities to NUBURU’s defense, industrial, and medical roadmap.
NUBURU (NYSE:BURU) executed the first €2 million tranche of a structured €15 million support package to Tekne S.p.A., marking initial funding under the Updated Tekne Agreement announced November 12, 2025.
The funding uses an Inventory Monetization platform and advances joint go-to-market plans, industrial cooperation, co‑development in defense and mobility, and a planned €13 million convertible shareholder loan tied to an initial 2.9% equity purchase. A Golden Power review by the Italian government applies to conversion and further strategic steps.
Next operational milestones include a Golden Power notification by year‑end, a proposed UAS JV with Maddox Defense, and a targeted Italian Network Contract by November 30, 2025.
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) and Tekne signed an Updated Tekne Agreement on November 10, 2025, renewing a strategic industrial partnership implemented via Nuburu Defense LLC.
Key elements include formation of an Italian "Contratto di Rete" by November 30, 2025, exclusive Americas distribution rights for Tekne products, joint NATO/MENA/APAC go-to-market cooperation, a planned joint venture with Maddox Defense for military drones, and Tekne adopting Nuburu's resilience solutions.
Nuburu committed €15 million to strengthen Tekne—€2M via inventory monetization and €13M as a convertible shareholder loan conditional on acquiring a 2.9% equity stake—and will file a Golden Power notification with Italy by year-end.
NUBURU (NYSE: BURU) reported progress executing its Transformation Plan to build a unified defense‑tech platform across drones, special‑mission vehicles and mission‑critical software, and said a blue‑laser business acquisition is on track.
Key disclosed items: Orbit initial 10.7% stake with a target to exceed 20% ownership by year‑end; anticipated $500,000 of initial billings in Q4 2025; selective drawdowns under a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement; reduction of legacy payables; and planned consolidation of the blue‑laser unit by year‑end. Governance additions include a financial controller and a revenue office.
NUBURU (NYSE:BURU) completed phase one of its planned acquisition of Orbit S.r.l., investing $1.5 million for a 10.7% equity stake via Nuburu Defense. A further $3.5 million injection is planned to reach majority ownership, with full ownership expected at the end of phase two. Total transaction consideration is $12.5 million, which includes a $2.4 million net cash advance and a partial offset of a $1.35 million receivable; the remaining balance will be settled with NUBURU equity subject to shareholder approval by end of 2026. The deal expands NUBURU into a $2.9–$3.6 billion operational-resilience software market and targets synergies with a drone joint venture aiming for ~$100 million JV revenue by 2028 and ~$20 million to NUBURU by plan end.