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Vuzix Ships Customized Waveguides to a Major US-based Defense Customer
February 25, 2025 | PRNewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality (AR) technology, announced that it has fulfilled a six-figure follow-on production order for customized waveguides. These waveguides will be used to enable a lightweight heads-up display (HUD) for a key defense program.
The order was placed by a major U.S.-based defense contractor known for its advanced aerospace and defense solutions. As the incumbent supplier for several existing military programs, this customer has selected Vuzix as a trusted U.S.-based manufacturer of waveguide and display technologies.
"We continue to work closely with this defense contractor as they move toward volume production of their HUD solution," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix. "With our advanced see-through display technologies and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities, Vuzix is uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of the defense industry as it adopts next-generation wearable display solutions."
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The 2027 Defense Deadline That is Forcing the U.S. to Rebuild 40 Years of Lost Tech
05/13/2026 | PRNewswireRoughly 40 years ago, the United States made a decision that seemed perfectly rational at the time: it stopped processing rare earths.
Defense Speak Interpreted: Understanding What the Department of Defense Is, and Isn’t
05/12/2026 | Dennis Fritz -- Column: Defense Speak InterpretedI frequently hear the expression, “Why can’t the Department of Defense … .” Most recently, I heard it in reference to the Artemis splash-down after the launch around the moon. I realized there is some misunderstanding about which military or space activities are controlled by the Department of Defense (DoD) and which are not. Defense is a huge organization with many activities, but there are several differences with non-Defense organizations that are worth pointing out.
Nokia, Lockheed Martin Launch Mission-Critical 5G Solution for U.S. Defense Standards
05/11/2026 | Lockheed MartinNokia Federal Solutions and Lockheed Martin announced the launch of a new modular, open‑architecture 5G solution built for the U.S. and allied defense forces.
NEO Battery Partners with Highest-Ranking ROK Army's Capital Defense Command for Defense Drone & Robotics Batteries
05/08/2026 | PR NewswireNEO Battery Materials Ltd., a low-cost, silicon-enhanced battery developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging batteries for drones, robotics, and physical AI, is pleased to announce it has entered into a significant defense partnership agreement with the Republic of Korea Army's Capital Defense Command.