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BURU shares jumped 16.66% to $0.2356 as Tekne pursued U.S. Army defense deals.
Tekne submitted two white papers for the Army’s electronic warfare competition.
Tekne also entered a U.S. Army competition for portable counter-drone systems.
Nuburu’s Tekne acquisition added $96.8 million in remaining order and program value.
Nuburu is exploring NATO jamming contracts and new U.S. defense partnerships.
Nuburu Inc. (BURU) shares surged 16.66% to $0.2356, gaining $0.0340 as the company expanded its U.S. defense procurement efforts. The stock retreated from intraday highs near $0.29 despite strong buying activity. Meanwhile, its subsidiary Tekne submitted proposals for U.S. Army electronic warfare and counter-drone programs.
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Nuburu Expands U.S. Army Defense Contract Efforts
Nuburu announced that its 70%-owned subsidiary, Tekne, submitted two technical white papers to the U.S. Army’s Spectrum Enabled Warfare competition. The submissions cover passive sensing, tactical surveillance, and electronic countermeasures. Additionally, Tekne submitted a separate proposal for the Army’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fly Away Kit competition.
The Spectrum Enabled Warfare competition could select up to 15 finalists for live Army exercises in 2027. Moreover, five winners could receive $150,000 each alongside consideration for future agreements. The program offers $1.5 million in total prizes and up to $6 million for prototype agreements.
The counter-drone competition targets portable systems that protect military operations from unmanned aircraft threats. The Army allocated up to $1 million in competition prizes and $5 million for potential prototype agreements. However, these funding pools cover all competitors, and Tekne has not secured any awards.
Tekne Acquisition Strengthens Nuburu’s Defense Portfolio
Nuburu completed its acquisition of Tekne on October 15, 2026, expanding its electronic warfare and tactical vehicle operations. The Italian subsidiary develops military equipment, including portable electronic warfare systems and specialized vehicles. Consequently, the acquisition provides Nuburu with existing manufacturing operations and defense technology capabilities.
On October 22, Nuburu reported approximately $96.8 million in remaining orders and program value. Furthermore, the company identified a $259.8 million prospective pipeline covering 41 business opportunities. Military and defense applications accounted for approximately $181.5 million of that pipeline.
Nuburu also plans to market Tekne’s Tactical Bubble and J4 electronic warfare systems across American and allied defense markets. Additionally, the company continues reviewing NATO procurement opportunities involving portable drone-link and satellite navigation jamming equipment. NATO’s current tender seeks six portable jamming kits, with submissions due November 30, 2026.
Nuburu Targets Further U.S. Defense Market Expansion
Nuburu plans to pursue technical demonstrations, military evaluations, and customer meetings across the United States during 2027. The company also considers establishing operations near Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia to coordinate defense partnerships. These efforts would support equipment testing, customer engagement, and future procurement applications.
Beyond electronic warfare, Nuburu plans to introduce Lyocon’s photonics technology and Orbit’s operational resilience software into American commercial channels. The company also evaluates expanding its existing collaboration with Maddox Defense across military and emergency response markets. Furthermore, Nuburu aims to establish a U.S. facility for equipment demonstrations and technical assessments.
Recent American defense procurement activity highlights substantial spending across counter-drone systems and military technology. Contracts include a $464.8 million Army laser production award and an approximately $87 million tactical software order. Meanwhile, Nuburu’s latest submissions mark another step toward securing a position within the expanding U.S. defense market.
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