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Laser Photonics Corporation reports developments tied to photonics-based industrial and defense laser systems. The company develops and manufactures laser technologies for cleaning, surface preparation, corrosion removal, de-coating, pre- and post-welding applications, and precision material processing across defense and government, aerospace, energy, maritime, automotive, and advanced manufacturing markets.
Recurring LASE news includes DefenseTech laser cleaning deployments, Laser Shield Anti-Drone System development, product validation with affiliated LASE Group companies, operating and financial results, facility and portfolio consolidation, warrant exercises and other capital-structure actions, and Nasdaq listing-compliance matters.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $1.8 million, down 30% year over year from $2.6 million but up 97% sequentially from Q1. Gross profit was $0.2 million, with gross margin improving sequentially to 8.4% from negative 42.4% in Q1. Operating expenses rose 23% year over year to $2.5 million, and net loss widened to $3.3 million from $1.8 million.
The company advanced its Laser Shield Anti-Drone System, developed with affiliate Fonon Technologies, through multiple U.S. government evaluation gates and began prototype demonstrations. It expanded its DefenseTech product line, entered the data center and medical device supply chains with a $0.8 million order from Vander-Bend and a $250,000 order from Johnson & Johnson, and received an additional six-figure order from REXA. Cash increased to $2.2 million at quarter end, plus approximately $2.2 million in net proceeds from a July warrant inducement.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) and affiliated company Fonon Technologies reported that Fonon has been selected by the U.S. Air Force 20th Contracting Squadron to advance to Phase 2 of the Shaw AFB Battle Lab Commercial Solutions Opening for its Laser Shield Anti-Drone (LSAD) system, under Areas of Interest 2.1 (Rapid Point Defense) and 2.3 (Multi-Threat & Swarm Defeat).
By September 14, 2026 Fonon must complete a formal pitch covering LSAD’s technical design, field readiness, deployment schedule, ROM pricing, and IP, with successful completion potentially leading to invitations for full written contract proposals. According to the company, recent live field testing of LSAD detection software in complex environments achieved 95%+ target tracking, supports an accelerated development timeline, and informs refinement of AI models. LSAD features a modular laser array for Group 1–2 UAS, low-collateral directed-energy engagement, multiple form factors, and builds on prior Department of Defense MEIA Vulcan recognition and engagement with U.S. Special Operations Command.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) entered into definitive agreements for the immediate cash exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase up to 2,528,572 shares of common stock at $0.975 per share, originally issued in April 2026. According to Laser Photonics, this is expected to generate approximately $2.5 million in gross proceeds before placement agent fees and offering expenses, with H.C. Wainwright & Co. acting as exclusive placement agent.
In return, the company will issue new unregistered Series A-7 warrants for up to 800,000 shares and Series A-8 warrants for up to 4,257,144 shares, each with a $0.975 exercise price and immediate exercisability. The offering is expected to close on or about July 20, 2026, with net proceeds intended for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) announced that affiliated company Fonon Technologies has been invited to Step 2 of the U.S. Air Force Shaw AFB Battle Lab Commercial Solutions Opening evaluation for its Laser Shield Anti-Drone (LSAD) counter‑UAS technology.
According to the company, Fonon’s solution brief was accepted under Areas of Interest 2.1 (Rapid Point Defense) and 2.3 (Multi-Threat & Swarm Defeat), leading to a required pitch session to be scheduled by July 24, 2026 and held no later than September 14, 2026. The multi-phase CSO process can progress from briefs to pitches to full written proposals, and LSAD has passed the initial screening to reach further evaluation.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) received a six-figure order from REXA for its CleanTech Industrial Roughening Laser CTIR-3040, a 2kW handheld laser cleaning and surface preparation system. This is REXA's first order and introduces Laser Photonics into REXA's manufacturing operations.
REXA will use the CTIR-3040 to roughen linear actuator surfaces before powder coating, aiming to improve coating adhesion and extend service life in harsh environments such as oil rigs and well sites. The system offers chemical-free, precise, repeatable surface preparation and can integrate with robots and automated work cells, which Laser Photonics believes could support future orders and broader adoption.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) reported that stockholders approved previously disclosed Warrant Inducement Agreements at a June 26, 2026 special meeting, satisfying the stockholder approval condition under Nasdaq rules.
This approval makes the new Series A-5 and Series A-6 common stock purchase warrants exercisable in accordance with their terms. As of the May 13, 2026 record date, 38,568,263 shares were outstanding, with 37.08% represented. Proposals received about 14.2 million votes in favor and no broker non-votes.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) issued a corporate update covering a temporary leadership transition and progress across defense and industrial programs. CEO Wayne Tupuola is on an expected three‑month health-related leave, with EVP Ann Tewari appointed Interim President. The company highlighted advancement of its LSAD anti-drone system, new DefensTech military MRO products, development of Quantum Bullet directed-energy technology, expansion into electro-optic and quantum photonic components, and commercial wins with Johnson & Johnson, Vander-Bend Manufacturing, and Cummins.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) and affiliated Fonon Technologies announced that a Fonon laser-based solution brief submitted to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was evaluated and recognized as having potential to address current and future mission requirements.
USSOCOM plans to share the submission across additional procurement offices and may invite further demonstrations or proposals under its Commercial Solutions Opening framework.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) and affiliated Fonon Technologies unveiled a fully automated laser wire processing system for avionics and military electronics. The UV and CO2 laser solution performs measuring, marking, stripping, and cutting in one process, is SAE Aerospace and MIL-SPEC compliant, and uses non-contact ablation to protect metal conductors.
Features include on-the-fly marking up to 600 feet per minute, resistance to fluids and friction, and seamless integration into automated manufacturing with optional camera-based quality verification.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) delivered its first robotic laser cleaning cell to Vander-Bend Manufacturing, marking entry into the data center infrastructure supply chain. The fully enclosed, dual-robot, programmable cell handles pre-weld surface preparation on zinc-coated panels, supports multiple part types, and is valued at approximately $0.8 million.
The system aims to automate a manual bottleneck, enabling higher throughput without added labor, and may support follow-on demand in data center, defense, semiconductor, medical device and EV battery markets.