nLIGHT, Inc. Announces Participation in Eurosatory 2026 Defense Conference

Key Terms

directed energy technical

Directed energy describes weapons or tools that send concentrated beams of energy—such as lasers, microwaves, or particle streams—toward a target to heat, disable, or disrupt it rather than using conventional projectiles. Like using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight on a single spot, these systems can deliver effects at speed and with precision. Investors watch directed energy because it drives defense and high-tech spending, influences regulatory and export rules, and carries long development timelines and maintenance costs that affect company value.

high-energy laser (hel) technical

A high-energy laser (HEL) is a device that concentrates light into an intense, narrow beam capable of heating, damaging, or disabling targets at a distance—think of it as a focused, extremely powerful flashlight that can burn or cut. Investors watch HELs because they represent costly, high-tech products with defense and industrial markets; contract awards, regulatory approval, and technical milestones can drive revenue growth or create significant program risk.

c-uas technical

c‑UAS (counter‑unmanned aircraft system) are integrated tools and procedures used to detect, track, and stop unauthorized drones—like a security system that sees and disables an intruder in the sky. Investors watch c‑UAS because rising drone use and tighter rules create demand for hardware, software, and services, which can drive sales growth and affect regulatory risk for companies in defense, airports, utilities, and event security.

beam combination technical

Beam combination is the technical process of merging multiple light or radio beams into a single, stronger or more precise beam — like having several instruments play the same melody to produce a louder, clearer sound. For investors, it matters because successful beam combination can boost product performance, increase efficiency, and enable new applications (for example in communications, sensing, or manufacturing), which can affect a company’s competitiveness and potential revenue.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today announced its participation in Eurosatory 2026, the premier international exhibition for land and air defense and security, taking place June 15 – 19 in Paris, France.

At the event, nLIGHT will showcase its HADES™ 70 kW-class High-Energy Laser (HEL) weapon module, a scalable directed energy solution designed to address evolving counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM), and other emerging threats. The HADES system builds on nLIGHT’s vertically integrated laser architecture, delivering high brightness, superior beam quality, and operational reliability in a compact, field-deployable form factor.

From Demonstration to Production

nLIGHT’s presence at Eurosatory underscores the Company’s continued progress in transitioning directed energy capabilities from advanced development and field demonstrations to initial production and scalable manufacturing. Following multiple successful demonstrations and integration programs with U.S. and allied defense partners, nLIGHT is now focused on:

• Hardening and manufacturability of HEL systems for operational environments
• Supply chain readiness and cost optimization to support program scale
• System interoperability and platform integration, including ground, sea, air, and space-based applications
• Accelerated production timelines in response to increasing global demand for directed energy capabilities

This evolution reflects a broader industry shift toward operational deployment of laser-based defense systems and aligns with nLIGHT’s strategy to deliver mission-ready solutions at scale.

“Eurosatory is a premier venue to engage with global defense leaders and showcase the maturity of our directed energy portfolio,” said Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our HADES 70 kW laser weapon module, built on nLIGHT’s industry leading, highly reliable, 5^th generation amplifier technology, represents the culmination of years of investment in beam combination, power scaling, and ruggedization. As we transition from demonstrations to production programs, we are uniquely positioned to deliver high-performance, production-ready systems that meet the urgent and evolving needs of our customers.”

Eurosatory Presence

Attendees can visit nLIGHT in Hall 4 – Booth D287, where the Company will feature:

• The HADES 70 kW laser weapon module and system architecture overview
• Interactive displays highlighting beam combination technology and scalability roadmap
• Program updates and partnership opportunities across U.S., NATO, and allied markets

nLIGHT representatives will also be available for meetings to discuss integration strategies, production partnerships, and upcoming opportunities in directed energy programs.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT employs more than 800 people with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company’s vertically integrated approach enables performance leadership from laser chip through system-level solutions. For more information, please visit www.nlight.net.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260608126630/en/

For more information contact:
John Marchetti
VP Corporate Development and Investor Relations
nLIGHT, Inc.
(360) 566-4460
john.marchetti@nlight.net

Source: nLIGHT, Inc.