nLIGHT Announces $34.5 Million Contract for DE M-SHORAD Laser Weapon System
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Monday, November 27, 2023
nLIGHT is serving as a subcontractor to KORD Technologies, LLC as prime contractor in support of this effort.
Key Points:
- nLIGHT is serving as a subcontractor to KORD Technologies, LLC as prime contractor in support of this effort.
- Compared to conventional heavy kinetic weapons, directed energy laser weapons can offer deeper magazines with lower cost-per-shot in a smaller footprint.
- “For over a decade, nLIGHT has been focused on developing and manufacturing innovative, reliable, field-serviceable, and affordable high-power fiber lasers for both commercial and defense customers.
- Our vertically integrated approach to laser design and manufacturing enables us to control every aspect of system design.