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Laser Photonics Corp. shares nearly doubled Tuesday after the US Navy placed a $13.2 million follow-on order for the company's laser systems, extending a rally that has pushed the stock up more than 150% this week.
"The Navy's continued investment in our technology validates the operational readiness of our laser platforms," Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer at Laser Photonics, said. The company also disclosed that its Laser Shield Anti-Drone system was selected by the Department of War through the MEIA Vulcan Call for Solutions, a competitive government initiative to identify defense technologies with operational potential.
The stock closed at an intraday high after opening more than 90% above Monday's close, with trading volume surging well above the 20-day average. The relative strength index climbed into the early 90s, a level that historically signals extreme overbought conditions and often precedes profit-taking. The LSAD platform earned recognition as a premier submission within the Counter C5ISR-T classification, and the company received an invitation for a direct technical exchange with government engineering teams scheduled during an upcoming Industry Technical Exchange Meeting.
The dual catalysts — a confirmed revenue-generating contract and a path toward potential prototyping opportunities through the MEIA program — mark a turning point for the small-cap defense technology company. Systems that successfully navigate the technical review phase could qualify for prototyping initiatives and transition assistance, though the company has not disclosed any financial terms beyond the Navy order. The $13.2 million follow-on order signals growing government adoption of directed-energy counter-drone systems, a capability that has become a priority for defense acquisition strategies as drone-related threats have advanced.
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