Vuzix Highlights Defense and Security OEM Waveguide Capabilities at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) highlighted its defense and security OEM waveguide capabilities at the SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, promoting its role as an optics OEM for defense integrators and U.S. Department of Defense programs.
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Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) highlighted its defense and security OEM waveguide capabilities at the SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, promoting its role as an optics OEM for defense integrators and U.S. Department of Defense programs.
Building on a CES 2026 demonstration of a fully functional military helmet with Collins Aerospace, Vuzix emphasized optical clarity, ruggedness, mission-ready performance, U.S.-based waveguide manufacturing, and a deep IP portfolio. The company also launched a dedicated Defense section on its website to consolidate OEM offerings, military use cases, and integration/manufacturability information. Interested parties can request SHOT Show meetings via the Defense page inquiry form or contact Adam Bull directly.
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On Jan 20, the day this news came out, VUZI closed 0.95% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Q3 2025 sales
- $1.16 million
- Total sales in quarter ended September 30, 2025, down 16% year over year
- Q3 2025 gross loss
- $411,307
- Cost of sales exceeded revenue, generating a gross loss
- Q3 2025 operating loss
- $7.49 million
- Operating loss narrowed versus prior year
- Q3 2025 net loss
- $7.35 million
- Quarterly net loss; loss per share of $0.09
- Q3 2025 EPS
- $0.09 loss per share
- Basic and diluted loss per share for the quarter
- Cash position
- $22.61 million
- Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2025
- ATM equity raised
- $9.64 million
- Year-to-date ATM sales, including $5.55 million in Q3 2025
- Series B preferred issuance
- $10 million
- Series B Preferred Stock issued to Quanta in two 2025 closings
Historical Context
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Ultralite Pro Enterprise Platform named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree.
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Himax partnership unveiling optical component reference design for AR glasses at CES.
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Avegant collaboration on lightweight binocular AR reference design for OEM partners.
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Showcasing AI-powered smart glasses and waveguide solutions with ecosystem partners at CES.
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Expansion of Collins Aerospace collaboration enabling defense AR production and deliveries.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
waveguides technical
augmented reality technical
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Building on the momentum and interest at CES 2026, where Vuzix demonstrated a fully functional military helmet in collaboration with Collins Aerospace highlighting the optical clarity, ruggedness, and mission-ready performance required for defense-focused waveguides - Vuzix this week will engage with further select members of the defense and security community at the 2026 SHOT Show in
Complementing these in-person engagements, Vuzix recently launched a dedicated Defense section on its website, consolidating its OEM waveguide offerings, key military use cases, and solutions tailored to defense requirements. This resource provides decision makers with clear insight into how Vuzix' patented waveguide technologies and custom design capabilities address the unique challenges of wearable and head-worn military systems.
"Our continued engagements with leading defense contractors reflect the evolution of Vuzix' defense strategy," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix. "By leveraging our advanced see-through display technologies,
Interested parties may request a meeting at SHOT Show via the Defense page inquiry form or by contacting Adam Bull directly using the information below.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered Smart Glasses, Waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 475 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won over 20 Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in:
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix' procurement and development partnership with Collins Aerospace, new defense customers, possibility of future orders, and timing thereof to move into volume procurement programs, the overall success of these and other security and defense programs and among other things the Company's leadership in the AI Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
Vuzix Military and Defense OEM Contact:
Adam Bull
Vuzix Corporation
adam_bull@vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-5960
Vuzix Media and Investor Relations Contact:
Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations,
Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-5985
Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com www.vuzix.com
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