Fonon Technologies moves to Step 2 of Air Force anti-drone evaluation

Fonon Technologies, an affiliate of Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), has been invited to advance to Step 2 of the U.S. Air Force Shaw Air Force Base Battle Lab Commercial Solutions Opening evaluation process for its Laser Shield Anti-Drone technology, according to a press release.

The company's solution brief was submitted under two areas of interest: rapid point defense and multi-threat and swarm defeat. The U.S. Air Force has now invited Fonon Technologies to deliver a formal pitch session to an evaluation panel covering the technology's technical viability, business viability, deployment approach, and commercialization potential.

The pitch session must be scheduled by July 24, 2026, and conducted no later than September 14, 2026. Solutions that advance beyond the pitch session may be invited to submit full written proposals.

The Battle Lab evaluation is a competitive, multi-phase government process that includes solution briefs, pitch sessions, and full written proposals. Fonon Technologies focuses on counter-unmanned aerial system technology for defense applications.

"Progressing through the initial screening phase and being selected for further evaluation underscores the mission relevance of our directed-energy approach to countering unmanned aerial threats," said Ann Taweri, Interim President of Laser Photonics.

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