Laser Photonics and Fonon Technologies Highlight Strong Defense Engagement Following SOF Week 2026

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ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2026 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) ("Laser Photonics" or the "Company"), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, together with Fonon Technologies, an affiliated company within the LASE Group of Companies, today highlighted key outcomes from its participation in Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2026, held May 18-21 in Tampa, Florida. Fonon Technologies and Laser Photonics were selected as one of 44 companies for Accelerator Alley, an invitation earned through the Company's sustained engagement with U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) announcements, active participation with SOFWERX, and ongoing collaboration across the SOCOM innovation ecosystem.SOF Week is the premier global gathering for special operations forces and their partners, drawing more than 15,000 attendees and representatives from dozens of nations to share insights, evaluate technologies, and align around emerging challenges. The Company's presence delivered significant international brand exposure for its LSAD counter-unmanned aerial system (counter-UAS), generated customer interest across multiple markets, and produced direct feedback from SOCOM acquisition stakeholders on the Company's active proposals and white papers. Multiple follow-on actions are now in motion across U.S. defense and international channels.The LSAD is a transportable directed-energy system for defense against small unmanned aerial systems. By utilizing a high-density laser beam, the LSAD is designed to provide rapid, precise, and cost-effective interception of unauthorized drones of Groups 1-2. The platform anchored the Company's engagement at SOF Week, where it was evaluated by U.S. and allied defense stakeholders as a layered-defense capability for force protection.Recognition Across U.S. SOCOM Program OfficesEngagements with SOCOM program offices reflected active evaluation of Fonon's laser solutions across maritime, aviation, and logistics priorities. For public purposes, the key takeaways from these discussions are that SOCOM program offices are:Actively evaluating Fonon's laser corrosion removal solution for maritime craft maintenance, enabling operator-level spot cleaning and corrosion treatment without depot support;Exploring Fonon's directed-energy solutions for potential airborne integration on Special Operations a...

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