nLIGHT Expands Torino Facility for European and Allied Directed Energy Programs
nLIGHT plans to expand its Torino, Italy facility to support local assembly, integration, and lifecycle support of high-power laser subsystems for European and allied directed energy programs, enhancing in-region supply-chain resiliency and reducing delivery timelines. The expansion aligns with sovereign defense requirements.
1. Expansion Overview
nLIGHT will increase assembly, integration, test, and lifecycle support capabilities at its Torino, Italy site, adding dedicated space for high-power laser subsystem production and in-region assembly of directed energy components to meet growing European and allied demand.
2. Defense Applications
The expansion supports counter-UAS, air and missile defense, and other sovereign defense programs by enabling local assembly of mission-critical laser subsystems, enhancing interoperability with NATO and allied forces and accelerating deployment of directed energy systems.
3. Strategic Benefits
Localized operations reduce delivery timelines, bolster supply-chain resiliency, and strengthen collaboration with European defense contractors and research partners; the move aligns with industrial participation requirements and supports sovereign control over critical laser technology.