nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. (nLIGHT-DS) is a prominent developer of coherently combined lasers and beam control systems tailored for high-energy laser (HEL) systems, primarily targeting the defense market. The company leverages nLIGHT's advanced semiconductor and fiber laser technologies to enhance the capabilities of directed energy systems, facilitating their transition from laboratory research to practical field applications. The core offerings of nLIGHT-DS include coherently combined lasers that improve the power and precision of laser systems, as well as beam control systems essential for effective laser beam management in various environments. Additionally, nLIGHT-DS plays a significant role in the development of HEL systems, which are utilized in defense applications for their high power and accuracy. Based in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DS operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry, employing between 51 and 200 people and generating revenue between $11 million and $100 million.