Laser Photonics and Fonon Technologies' Laser Shield Anti-Drone (LSAD) System Gets Picked as Finalist in Defense Innovation Challenge

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[{"type":"text","content":"Fonon to present the LSAD at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit & Expo","length":81,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) ("LPC"), $LASE, a global leader in industrial laser systems for cleaning and material processing applications, together with its defense partner Fonon Technologies ("FTI"), a provider of state-of-the-art laser technologies for material processing and defense infrastructures today announced, the Laser Shield Anti-Drone (LSAD) system was selected as a finalist in the counter unmanned aerial systems area of interest under the Autonomy, AI, and Cyber Critical Technology Challenge. FTI will present the development stage technology during the Defense TechConect Innovation Summit & Expo from November 19-21, 2025.","length":732,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Bryan Lee, Vice President of Fonon Technologies, commented:"The selection of our LSAD system as a finalist represents a pivotal moment in addressing one of the most pressing threats facing our military and homeland security today. With small drones increasingly responsible for battlefield casualties and infrastructure attacks, our laser-based solution offers the precision, speed and reliability needed to protect forward-operating bases, critical infrastructure and frontline personnel. This technology addresses the urgent mandate from the White House to restore American airspace sovereignty while positioning us at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's $100 million counter-drone procurement initiative. We're honored to demonstrate how American innovation can deliver next-generation defense capabilities that keep our nation secure."","length":877,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Market Opportunity and TimingThe selection comes at a critical moment for U.S. national security. Small, low-cost drones have emerged as a significant threat on modern battlefields, increasingly responsible for military casualties and infrastructure damage. Recent White House executive orders emphasize the urgent need to "restore American airspace sovereignty" and prioritize domestic counter-drone solutions.","length":422,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The market opportunity is substantial...

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