Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Purchase Order with Returning Customer to Supply IR Camera Systems for Public Safety Applications ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," "we," or "our"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced it has received a $4.8 million purchase order with an existing customer related to the supply of advanced infrare ...

Core Viewpoint - LightPath Technologies has secured an $18.2 million purchase order for advanced infrared camera systems, with expectations of additional orders totaling up to $22 million for future products, indicating strong growth potential in the defense sector [1][2][3]. Group 1: Purchase Orders and Agreements - The company has received an $18.2 million purchase order for the supply of advanced infrared camera systems to be delivered in calendar year 2026 [1]. - An agreement is in place that anticipates future purchase orders totaling up to $22 million for a second tranche of products to be delivered in calendar year 2027 [2]. - The total expected growth in the defense and government backlog is projected to be up to $40 million over the course of calendar years 2026 and 2027 [3]. Group 2: Market Position and Industry Trends - The company is experiencing momentum driven by strong geopolitical tailwinds in the defense industry, as its products are increasingly vital to western defense contractors [4]. - Export restrictions on Germanium from China are prompting a shift away from this material, positioning the company favorably with its proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass [4]. - The company is transitioning from a components manufacturer to a vertically integrated camera solutions provider, enhancing its market position [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - LightPath Technologies is a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, with a manufacturing footprint in multiple locations including Orlando, Florida, and facilities in Texas, New Hampshire, Latvia, and China [5]. - The company offers a range of custom solutions, including proprietary materials and complete infrared optical systems [5].