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NUBURU Activates U.S. Defense Manufacturing Infrastructure, Initiates Phase I Execution with Maddox Defense

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  • NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE: BURU) activated Phase I of its joint venture with Maddox Defense Incorporated to transition into an operational U.S.-based defense manufacturing participant.
  • Teams are currently on-site at Maddox Defense's Houston, Texas facility to initiate system integration, infrastructure deployment, & manufacturing readiness.
  • The initiative deploys a climate-controlled mobile additive manufacturing container platform to enable rapid, decentralized production near the point of need.
  • The Houston facility offers 90,000 square feet of manufacturing space, 12,000 square feet of office infrastructure, & 2,000 kilowatts of power capacity.
  • This expansion positions the company to pursue U.S. government, defense, & allied contract opportunities while reducing reliance on traditional supply chains.
  • The move aligns with global demand for scalable counter-UAS systems, tactical drones, & mission-critical defense technologies driven by evolving conflict dynamics.
  • The core strategy utilizes advanced additive manufacturing to allow for rapid prototyping, flexible deployment, & efficient scaling without linear cost increases.
  • Dario Barisoni, Co-Executive Chairman of NUBURU, stated that Phase I activation marks a shift from strategic positioning to operational execution.
  • Elgin Tracy, COO of Maddox Defense, confirmed that joint teams are actively supporting infrastructure setup & system integration at the Houston site.
  • Future phases will advance full system integration, infrastructure deployment, & initial production readiness with updates provided as key milestones are achieved.