News: Optoelectronics
21 May 2025
NUBURU forms working group with targeted defense-tech acquisition
NUBURU Inc of Centennial, CO, USA — which was founded in 2015 and develops and manufactures high-power industrial blue lasers — has announced the official kick off of the working group formed by the mutual management teams of NUBURU and the targeted defense-tech company that is part of the acquisition plan. The working group will also oversee R&D of advanced laser-tech-based solutions designed specifically for defense applications, as part of the firm’s strategic expansion in the defense sector, under the joint-pursuit agreement signed in March.
Meanwhile, NUBURU is awaiting approval from the Italian government under the ‘golden power’ regulations, which oversee foreign investments in critical sectors aligned with national security interests.
As NUBURU continues to study the development and integration of its laser technology with the expertise gained from its defense acquisition, the new comprehensive defense and security group strategy (to be delivered following completion of the acquisition plan) will comprise the enrichment of the portfolio of solutions with customized vehicles and advanced electronic products engineered for defense and civilian applications. The production of specialized vehicles — ranging from armored transport and emergency response vehicles to fuel tankers — leverages proprietary technology and components designed to meet the high-tech demands of modern defense requirements.
“Our strategic trajectory committed to providing advanced defense solutions is exemplified by our efforts to produce a diverse array of special-purpose vehicles, meticulously designed to support our military and civilian clients,” says executive chairman Alessandro Zamboni. “Our plans aim at enhancing operational readiness and flexibility while ensuring our solutions are tailored for various mission profiles.”
Additionally, the defense-tech strategic plan aims to fortify the new enlarged group capabilities in electronic products for the defense and security sectors, offering a wide range of system solutions including jammers and telecom networks. Notably, the defense tech business is currently actively developing innovative strategies to protect personnel and infrastructure through the deployment of cutting-edge jamming techniques.
“Our targeted defense tech business has entered into a strategic partnership with a leading provider of tactical ground mobility solutions in the United States,” says Zamboni. “Together, they will jointly produce a high-mobility vehicle designed for rapid deployment across a diverse landscape of military operations. Capable of reaching unprecedented levels of speed and range, this lightweight tactical vehicle excels in off-road conditions and is engineered for versatility in military missions,” he adds. “This collaboration will enhance the capabilities of the Italian Armed Forces and other NATO allies, fostering an environment of interoperability and readiness. The establishment of local production facilities in Italy will further streamline vehicle delivery and support, ensuring robust supply chain continuity and bolstering national defense initiatives.”
The targeted defense tech business currently has a portfolio of about 60 clients across seven countries (including the USA, Italy, and UAE) with a robust backlog of orders totaling $309m, plus options for an additional $181m.
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