Nuburu, Inc. reports developments as a dual-use Defense & Security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and software-orchestrated defense systems. Company news centers on the integration of Lyocon blue-laser technology, portable directed-energy laser dazzler systems for counter-drone applications, and the expansion of defense, security and critical-infrastructure capabilities through Nuburu Defense.
Recurring updates also cover mobile additive manufacturing for drones, payload pods and mission-critical defense components; government and international defense market activity; material agreements; shareholder voting matters; capital-structure actions; governance changes; and operating and financial results.
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) has received formal notice confirming that it regained compliance with all NYSE American continued listing standards.
The October 29, 2026 letter resolves deficiencies under stockholders’ equity requirements of $2.0 million and $4.0 million, applicable based on historical losses. The company had reported a stockholders’ deficit of approximately $15.2 million as of December 31, 2025. Its below-compliance indicator will be removed, along with its entry on the exchange’s noncompliant issuer list.
NUBURU remains subject to continued listing monitoring. Another deficiency within 12 months of the compliance plan’s end would trigger a review that could result in shortened compliance procedures or immediate delisting proceedings.
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) completed its acquisition of a 70% controlling interest in Italian defense manufacturer TEKNE on October 15, 2026. TEKNE adds approximately 185 personnel across three facilities and capabilities in specialized vehicles, defense mobility and electronic warfare.
NUBURU reported approximately $10.13 million in stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2026, above its disclosed $4.0 million listing threshold. Its compliance plan ends October 29, 2026; NYSE American determines compliance. TEKNE’s September operating schedule contained approximately $96.8 million of remaining order and program value covering 100% of TEKNE. This preliminary, unaudited measure includes conditional items and is not validated signed backlog, recognized revenue or a revenue forecast. Realization depends on activation where required, production funding, delivery, acceptance and collection. NUBURU plans to prioritize integration, deliveries, revenue and cash collections.
NUBURU (BURU) appointed Gianluca Trezza CEO and General Manager of TEKNE, effective October 26, 2026, to lead industrial execution and commercial development. The appointment follows its acquisition of a 70% controlling interest on October 15, 2026.
At 100% of TEKNE, preliminary remaining program values are approximately $22.41 million in defense and $74.38 million in other sectors; these include conditional items and are not validated signed backlog or a revenue forecast. Potential reactivation values are approximately $254.62 million and $18.63 million, respectively, but are not current awards or expected recoveries. Additional pipeline comprises 41 prospective opportunities. The planning scenario assumes selected defense programs restart in December 2026; reinstatement or new awards, production funding and customer acceptance are required. Growth through 2031 depends on further new business.
NUBURU (BURU) reported procurement and assembly progress on Tekne’s approximately $17.1 million special-vehicle program following its acquisition of control.
NUBURU completed its acquisition of a 70% interest on October 15, 2026. The program covers more than 200 firefighting and emergency-response vehicles under two signed contracts with an Italian public-sector customer. Tekne issued approximately $3.4 million in advance invoices on September 30, before closing; billings alone do not establish cash receipt or revenue recognition. Both dollar amounts exclude VAT.
Delivery is due within 180 and 270 calendar days, respectively, after formal notification of customer acceptance of the relevant prototypes, subject to verification procedures, applicable suspensions and agreed adjustments. The program is already included in Tekne’s approximately $108.7 million estimated normalized residual portfolio value; this update does not increase that total.
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) received a public warning letter from NYSE Regulation concerning the timing of its disclosure of material information. The Exchange determined that NUBURU violated Section 401(a), which requires immediate public disclosure. Two events effective September 30, 2026 were disclosed on October 6: a side letter concerning terms of its July offering and an agreement to return Heckler & Koch shares to Brick Lane in exchange for cancellation of a $15 million promissory note.
Citing previous violations, NYSE Regulation said any future violation warranting a public warning under Section 1009 would instead trigger immediate suspension and commencement of delisting proceedings. The October 19 letter does not itself suspend trading or begin delisting proceedings.
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) closed its acquisition of a 70% controlling interest in Tekne on October 15, expanding its defense operations. Tekne’s September 14 production schedule carried approximately $93.1 million (€80.6 million) in remaining program value covering the entire business. This preliminary, unaudited measure includes conditional items and is neither closing-date signed backlog nor a revenue forecast. Management separately estimates more than $200 million in potential reactivation opportunities that are not current awards.
The October 15 Form S-3 registers resale of up to 20 million common shares linked to July’s preferred-stock offering; it issues no shares, raises no capital and creates no conversion rights. June 30 stockholders’ equity was $10,130,320, above the cited exchange thresholds, but compliance confirmation remains pending. NUBURU is pursuing funding for production and growth.
NUBURU (BURU) completed its acquisition of a 70% controlling interest in Tekne through NUBURU Defense, adding defense manufacturing capabilities. The additional 67.1% stake costs €5.2 million, with €1.2 million paid at signing and €4 million deferred through March 2027. The cash earn-out is capped at €20 million, based on 5% of annual U.S. GAAP revenues for 2027–2036, with a €2 million annual minimum and payments beginning in 2028. No shares will fund the earn-out.
Approximately €29.7 million of shareholder loans and other receivables were waived into permanent Tekne equity. Tekne's September 14, 2026 schedule records approximately $93.1 million in remaining program value: a preliminary, unaudited measure, not signed closing-date backlog or a revenue forecast. Some entries require options, frameworks or activation. Separately, a $1.74 million note for the initial 2.9% stake will convert into 34,870 common shares.
NUBURU (BURU) is targeting October 15, 2026 for the notarial meeting on its proposed acquisition of a 70% controlling interest in Tekne.
Italian Government Golden Power authorization was granted August 5, 2026, and NUBURU Defense Italy, the acquisition vehicle, has been incorporated. Completion remains subject to corporate approvals, notarial formalities, final documentation and compliance with authorization conditions. The meeting target replaces the previously announced first-week-of-October timetable.
Tekne has approximately 185 personnel. Its management reported approximately $135.4 million in preliminary, unaudited net remaining order value, covering 100% of Tekne. This is not U.S. GAAP revenue, funded backlog or financial guidance. Realization depends on production, delivery, customer acceptance and collection; orders may be modified, delayed or cancelled. NUBURU will announce completion upon closing.
NUBURU (BURU) launched Site Dome and submitted its first proposal, worth approximately US$0.7 million over three years, to an aerospace and defense manufacturer. The single-site proposal includes approximately US$0.2 million in potential annual recurring service fees, subject to agreement and deployment. It is not an awarded contract or contracted annual recurring revenue. Site Dome combines remotely supervised drone surveillance with Orbit operational-resilience software.
NUBURU also incorporated NUBURU Defense Italy, a fully controlled subsidiary of NUBURU Defense, to hold and manage its controlling interest in Tekne after the planned acquisition closes. Italian Government Golden Power authorization was granted in August 2026; completion still requires remaining closing steps and compliance with its conditions. The company intends the Italian entity to package and commercialize bundled offerings.
NUBURU (BURU) has secured all funds needed to close its 70% acquisition of Tekne, targeting completion in early October 2026.
The Italian Government granted Golden Power authorization on 5 August 2026, and remaining steps include forming Nuburu Defense Italy, Tekne’s capital increase approval and notarial formalities. Proceeds from a completed public offering have been applied to the deal, and NUBURU has already provided EUR 7 million of Tekne’s EUR 9 million closing funding requirement, stating that no additional capital raise is required to close. Tekne management reports approximately $135.4 million net remaining order value after excluding about $12.6 million of elevated cancellation‑risk orders from $148.0 million of active orders; this unaudited measure is not U.S. GAAP revenue and realization depends on production, delivery, acceptance and collection. General Pietro Serino is slated to become Tekne Chairman, and NUBURU plans a Washington‑area demo facility and broader U.S., NATO and allied‑market expansion.