Core Insights - The article highlights the significance of the 2026 defense budget, which amounts to a historic $1 trillion, and its implications for defense contracting opportunities [1] Company Participation - Laser Photonics Corporation, a leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, will attend the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit on January 20, 2026 [1] Industry Context - The summit will gather key stakeholders, including members of Congress, Pentagon officials, military leaders, procurement officials, and prime defense contractors, to discuss immediate defense contracting opportunities across major military branches [1]