nLIGHT, Inc. will exhibit a newly developed 70‑kW laser weapon system (LWS) alongside 30‑kW and 10‑kW high‑energy lasers at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8‑12, 2026.
The 70‑kW LWS builds on nLIGHT’s proprietary coherent beam‑combination technology and its vertically integrated supply chain—from semiconductor chip to fiber amplifier to beam‑combined laser—allowing the company to deliver higher power output while maintaining beam quality and reducing cost per watt.
By demonstrating the 70‑kW platform, nLIGHT signals its readiness to address counter‑unmanned‑air‑system, counter‑rocket‑artillery, and counter‑missile missions across ground, naval, air, and space domains, positioning the company to capture new defense contracts in a market that is expanding as nations invest in directed‑energy solutions.
The announcement does not alter nLIGHT’s current financial guidance, but it highlights the company’s expanding defense portfolio and its strategy to secure future contracts through advanced laser technology.
nLIGHT’s participation in the World Defense Show underscores its commitment to advancing directed‑energy weapons and reinforces its role as a key supplier in the growing defense market.
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