Business Wire·Apr 28, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

AEye Announces Strategic Commercial Relationship with SynTech to Expand Defense Applications of Apollo™ Lidar Internationally

AEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIDR) announced a strategic commercial partnership with defense systems company SynTech to distribute & integrate its Apollo™ long-range lidar sensor for defense applications.
SynTech contributes deep defense domain expertise & an established ecosystem to deploy high-performance perception solutions for unmanned systems & next-generation sensing.
SynTech has initiated initial shipments of Apollo™ units to a leading defense prime, marking the entry of AEye's software-defined perception technology into next-generation defense platforms.
CEO Matt Fisch stated that SynTech's focus on next-generation unmanned systems & strong defense presence makes them an ideal partner for expanding AEye's technology reach.
The collaboration aims to introduce Apollo™ lidar technology into relevant defense platforms to support adaptable deployment across diverse & mission-critical environments.
This relationship supports AEye's expansion into aerospace, defense, & advanced mobility markets where long-range intelligent sensing is critical.
AEye's Apollo™ sensor detects objects up to one kilometer away & features a small form factor, while the company also offers the STRATOS™ sensor (1.5 km detection) & the OPTIS™ full-stack platform.
The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding potential benefits, market demand, & technology suitability, accompanied by standard legal disclaimers about risks & uncertainties.