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NUBURU’s Tekne Enters U.S. Army Electronic Warfare Competition, Targets Counter-Drone and NATO Tenders

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  • NUBURU's 70%-owned subsidiary Tekne S.p.A. submitted two technical white papers to the U.S. Army's Spectrum Enabled Warfare xTech competition & a response to the C-UAS Fly Away Kit xTech competition.
  • NUBURU is reviewing NATO procurement opportunities, including a tender for six portable jamming kits due November 30, 2026.
  • Tekne completed its acquisition by NUBURU on October 15, 2026, & disclosed $96.8 million in remaining order value & $259.8 million in gross pipeline value as of October 22, 2026.
  • The Spectrum Enabled Warfare initiative offers up to $1.5 million in total cash prizes & a potential $6 million funding pool for follow-on prototype agreements.
  • The C-UAS Fly Away Kit competition provides up to $1 million in total cash prizes & a potential $5 million funding pool for follow-on prototype agreements.
  • Tekne plans to position its Tactical Bubble & J4 electronic warfare systems for U.S. & allied mobile counter-drone requirements in 2027.
  • NUBURU is assessing a Washington, D.C.–Northern Virginia presence to coordinate local partners & technical support.
  • NUBURU plans to pursue U.S. commercial channels for Lyocon's laser subsystems & Orbit's operational resilience software.
  • The Company is evaluating an expanded collaboration with Maddox Defense Incorporated for the U.S. dual-use market.
  • NUBURU's long-term goal includes establishing a U.S. hangar for defense platform systems, pending site availability & funding.