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nLIGHT Awarded $627 Million Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) Contract

$LASRPress releaseJul 9, 2026, 10:30 AM ETRead the release

nLIGHT was awarded a Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) contract with a total ceiling of $627 million, supporting the U.S. Department of War’s cruise missile defense architecture. The initial award is valued at $44 million, with follow-on options for development, integration, and production under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
627000000
Initial award usd
44000000
Target power rating kw
300-500
Initial power rating kw
150

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