News: Optoelectronics
24 September 2025
NUBURU evaluating acquisition for accelerated growth in defense applications of blue lasers
NUBURU Inc of Centennial, CO, USA — which was founded in 2015 and developed and previously manufactured high-power industrial blue lasers — has signed an agreement with an as-yet unnamed key strategic partner to establish a framework for evaluating a controlling interest acquisition aimed at developing and commercializing defense applications by integrating the blue laser technology.
NUBURU aims to leverage the partner’s established expertise and capabilities in laser and photonics design, development and production, to accelerate and enhance NUBURU’s expansion into the defense sector. The acquisition should provide a ready-to-go operation, including engineers, existing production and R&D sites, and an established client base in both civil and military fields, all of which could be seamlessly integrated with NUBURU’s existing know-how.
NUBURU believes that combining these resources will create a strong foundation for studying and developing new products in the defense technology sector, to be offered by subsidiary NUBURU Defense LLC. This will also leverage the synergies created by the recent agreement signed with Tekne S.p.A. and the possibility to offer a new defense-tech, laser-based solution to Tekne’s existing client portfolio.
NUBURU says that its blue laser expertise has confirmed that such technology offers significant advantages over traditional infrared (IR) laser systems, including superior material processing, higher resolution, greater precision, compact design, and versatile applications. These benefits translate to enhanced capabilities in a wide range of defense applications, from asset tracking and counter-UAV measures to missile defense and underwater warfare.
“This agreement marks a significant step in our strategy to explore potential acquisitions that can accelerate the reach of our blue laser technology into the defense sector,” says executive chairman Alessandro Zamboni. “By evaluating the potential of our new partner, we are laying the groundwork for a strategic integration that could deliver groundbreaking solutions addressing critical defense needs, building on our current technological lead and the recent agreement with Tekne.”
NUBURU says that the partner brings a strong track record in developing and producing custom laser systems for various industries. Their facilities and expertise in optical design and integration will be instrumental in accelerating the development and deployment of NUBURU’s blue laser-based defense solutions, it is reckoned.
Following the signing of the agreement, NUBURU and its partner will initiate technical discussions to analyze the structure of the acquisition, perform detailed due diligence, and create a comprehensive business plan supporting revenue projections for the renewed blue laser business line. This process includes reaching specific milestones related to the proposed takeover of the partner and reviewing pertinent business information. If these steps are successfully completed, the parties may proceed to negotiate and finalize definitive agreements for the acquisition, which are expected to be signed in fourth-quarter 2025, unless extended by mutual consent.
NUBURU reckons that this strategic process positions it at the forefront of laser technology innovation for defense, offering the potential for more precise, rapid and versatile capabilities through the acquisition.
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