Attalon Launches as Independent Defense Technology Leader; Appoints John Bergeron as CEO to Strengthen Leadership in Precision Optics and Directed Energy

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Attalon, Inc., a provider of mission-critical optical and directed energy technologies, today announced its launch as an independent standalone company following its acquisition by Advent International. Formerly the Aerospace & Defense business of Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), Attalon emerges with a sharpened focus on delivering high-performance systems required for next generation warfare, including directed energy, cutting edge space and airborne optics, and surv ...