Nuburu’s wholly owned subsidiary Lyocon S.r.l. has successfully completed the proof-of-concept of a portable directed-energy laser dazzler platform designed for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) defence applications. This represents Nuburu’s entry into the C-UAS market, expanding its directed-energy capabilities.
The Lyocon C-UAS system is designed to generate optical interference capable of disrupting UAS sensors and visual systems, enabling a non-kinetic mitigation approach against drone threats. It uses Nuburu’s semiconductor laser capabilities and is built around a compact and modular directed-energy architecture designed for field deployment. It can be rifle-mounted and the company says it is compatible with standard military small-arms platforms. The modular architecture of the system also enables integration into broader counter-drone platforms.
Features include a multi-wavelength directed-energy configuration comprising a green laser band, blue laser band and Infrared (IR) band. It has adjustable beam divergence from 2.5 to 30 mrad, dynamic beam regulation and precision collimation.
Lyocon has been engaged in structured technical validation activities with an unnamed government-owned defence electronics company. This has included prototype trials and the technology platform has progressed through technical evaluation and validation stages. The parties have also begun discussions regarding potential procurement, including the negotiation of a possible supply agreement.
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