LightPath Technologies Awarded $22.1 Million Follow-on Purchase Order to Supply Advanced Infrared Camera Systems

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LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) has secured a $22.1 million follow-on purchase order for advanced infrared camera systems to be delivered in CY 2027. This follows a previous $18.2 million order announced on September 3, 2025, for CY 2026 delivery, bringing the total order value to $40.3 million.

The company is successfully transitioning from a components manufacturer to a vertically integrated camera solutions provider, leveraging its proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass technology. LightPath is experiencing strong momentum in defense markets, particularly among western defense contractors seeking secure supply chain alternatives to Germanium for infrared imaging systems.

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• Orders subject to customer's standard terms and conditions which may affect final execution
• Long delivery timeline extending to 2026-2027 presents execution risks

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Defense Industry Financial Analyst

LightPath secures $22.1M follow-on order, demonstrating successful pivot to higher-margin integrated camera systems amid growing defense demand.

The $22.1 million follow-on purchase order for advanced infrared camera systems represents a significant revenue milestone for LightPath Technologies. This order, combined with the previously announced $18.2 million order, brings their total backlog to $40.3 million for deliveries spanning calendar years 2026-2027. This substantial order stream validates LightPath's strategic transformation from a components manufacturer to a vertically integrated camera solutions provider.

LightPath's proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass technology appears to be a key differentiator, particularly as western defense contractors seek alternatives to germanium in their supply chains. The company is strategically positioning itself at the intersection of two powerful market drivers: increasing defense spending amid heightened geopolitical tensions and the push for more secure, domestic supply chains for critical technologies.

The multi-year nature of these orders provides improved revenue visibility through 2027, which should help stabilize LightPath's financial planning. More importantly, the company's transition to integrated systems rather than components should drive higher gross margins - a critical metric for long-term profitability in the optics sector where component manufacturing often faces commoditization pressure.

This order demonstrates that LightPath's strategic pivot is gaining traction in multi-billion dollar markets across both defense and commercial applications. The timing is opportune given the current geopolitical climate driving increased defense spending across NATO countries and among U.S. allies in Asia, creating sustained demand for advanced infrared imaging systems.

Follow-On Brings Total to $40.3 Million in Advanced IR Camera Orders with
Global Technology Leader

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," "we," or "our"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced it has secured $22.1 million in follow-on purchase orders with a leading global technology customer related to the supply of advanced infrared camera systems in CY 2027, after receiving an order for $18.2 million announced on September 3, 2025, to be delivered in CY 2026. The purchase orders are subject to the customer's standard terms and conditions and the terms of an agreement between LightPath and the customer.

LightPath Chief Executive Officer Sam Rubin said: "This second order for advanced IR camera systems totaling $40.3 million over the course of CY 2026 and 2027 underscores both the strength of our technology and the incredible progress we've made in our company's transformation over the past year. It further highlights our increasing pipeline of meaningful government, defense and commercial orders with customers driving forward cutting-edge projects.

"Our transition from a components manufacturer to a vertically integrated camera solutions provider continues to evolve, with a focus on vertical integration and solutions-oriented approach for high value customers. We are leveraging our key technologies, including BlackDiamond™ glass, to address multi-billion-dollar markets in defense and commercial applications for infrared imaging systems that are leading us toward higher revenue and gross margins. The defense market in particular is encountering strong geopolitical tailwinds as our products are becoming increasingly important to western defense contractors, especially those seeking more secure supply chains with alternatives to Germanium. We believe today's follow-on order, taken together with our significant pipeline and defense market momentum, will continue to drive notable growth in the months and years ahead," concluded Rubin.

About LightPath Technologies

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) is a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications. As a vertically integrated solutions provider with in-house engineering design support, LightPath's family of custom solutions range from proprietary BlackDiamond™ chalcogenide-based glass materials – sold under exclusive license from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory – to complete infrared optical systems and thermal imaging assemblies. The Company's primary manufacturing footprint is located in Orlando, Florida with additional facilities in Texas, New Hampshire, Latvia and China. To learn more, please visit www.lightpath.com.

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FAQ

What is the total value of LightPath Technologies' (LPTH) recent infrared camera system orders?

LightPath Technologies has secured orders totaling $40.3 million, comprising an $18.2 million order announced on September 3, 2025, and a $22.1 million follow-on order announced on September 17, 2025.

When will LightPath Technologies (LPTH) deliver these infrared camera systems?

The deliveries are scheduled for Calendar Year 2026 for the first order ($18.2M) and Calendar Year 2027 for the follow-on order ($22.1M).

How is LightPath Technologies (LPTH) transforming its business model?

LightPath is transitioning from a components manufacturer to a vertically integrated camera solutions provider, focusing on higher-value customers and leveraging its proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass technology.

What is driving demand for LightPath Technologies' (LPTH) infrared imaging systems?

Demand is driven by strong geopolitical tailwinds in the defense market, particularly from western defense contractors seeking secure supply chain alternatives to Germanium.

What is BlackDiamond™ technology and why is it important for LPTH?

BlackDiamond™ is LightPath's proprietary glass technology that enables the company to address multi-billion-dollar markets in defense and commercial applications for infrared imaging systems, leading to higher revenue and gross margins.