LightPath wins Department of War prototype deal to develop BlackDiamond glass as germanium alternative for IR imaging
LPTH•Department of War prototype deal for BlackDiamond glass
- LightPath won a funded Department of War CLEAR prototype agreement to advance BlackDiamond chalcogenide glass as a germanium alternative for EO/IR imaging.
- Work targets defense surveillance, targeting, and situational-awareness systems ahead of December 2027 germanium sourcing restrictions under the 2026 NDAA.
- A successful, competitively awarded prototype could qualify for a follow-on production award without further competition under 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f).
