LightPath Technologies to Attend Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 14-16, 2024

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LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ: LPTH) announced its participation in the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition from October 14-16, 2024, in Washington D.C. This event is North America's largest land power exposition and professional development forum for the defense industry.

CEO Sam Rubin highlighted the opportunity to introduce current and prospective customers to LightPath's next-generation products, including those leveraging their proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass. The company will also update attendees on their recently qualified advanced thermal camera system for Lockheed Martin's major missile program bid for the US Army.

LightPath is now delivering flightworthy hardware for Lockheed Martin's initial live test units. The U.S. Army's decision to move the program into production, initially expected by 2028, is now anticipated by 2026. This program could represent a revenue opportunity of $500 million to $1 billion over its lifetime for LightPath.

Company to Host Meetings with Both Prospective Customers and End-Users to Discuss LightPath's Next-Generation Optics and Imaging Systems in Mission Critical Defense Applications

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," or "we"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced its participation at the Association of the United States Army ("AUSA") 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition, taking place October 14-16, 2024, in Washington D.C.

The AUSA Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America, designed to deliver the Army's message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.

"The AUSA Annual Exposition is one of the premier events in the defense industry, providing us the opportunity to meet with leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the military and defense sectors," said Sam Rubin, President and Chief Executive Officer of LightPath. "As a leading optics and imaging systems solutions provider to the defense industry, we expect to introduce current and prospective customers to our portfolio of next-generation products leveraging our proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass.

"We also look forward to providing an update to attendees on our recently received qualification of our advanced thermal camera system by Lockheed Martin as part of its bid to produce a design of a major missile program for the US Army. We are now starting delivery of flightworthy hardware for implementation into Lockheed Martin's initial live test units. Initially, it was expected that the U.S. Army would make a selection on a final solution for the Program and move into production with 10,000 units by 2028; however, it has been announced that a decision to move the program into production is now expected by 2026. Collectively we believe this program represents a revenue opportunity of between $500 million and $1 billion over the life of the program, based on volumes from legacy programs implemented by the U.S. Army."

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, Latvia and China. To learn more, please visit www.lightpath.com.

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FAQ

When is LightPath Technologies (LPTH) attending the AUSA 2024 Annual Meeting?

LightPath Technologies (LPTH) is attending the AUSA 2024 Annual Meeting from October 14-16, 2024, in Washington D.C.

What products will LightPath Technologies (LPTH) showcase at the AUSA 2024 event?

LightPath Technologies (LPTH) will showcase its next-generation optics and imaging systems, including products leveraging their proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass.

What recent qualification did LightPath Technologies (LPTH) receive from Lockheed Martin?

LightPath Technologies (LPTH) recently received qualification for its advanced thermal camera system as part of Lockheed Martin's bid for a major US Army missile program.

When is the U.S. Army expected to make a decision on the missile program involving LightPath Technologies (LPTH)?

The U.S. Army is now expected to make a decision to move the missile program into production by 2026, earlier than the initially anticipated 2028 date.

What is the potential revenue opportunity for LightPath Technologies (LPTH) from the US Army missile program?

LightPath Technologies (LPTH) estimates the US Army missile program represents a revenue opportunity of between $500 million and $1 billion over the life of the program.