NLIGHT Schedules 70 kW Laser Demo as Shares Rally 699% Over 12 Months
NLIGHT will showcase its 70-kW-class Laser Weapon System alongside new 30-kW and 10-kW models at the March Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference. Shares have surged to a new 52-week high, trading 25.2% above their 20-day SMA and climbing 699.4% over the past 12 months.
1. NLIGHT Prepares High-Power Laser Showcase
NLIGHT will present its 70-kW-class Laser Weapon System and recently introduced 30-kW and 10-kW high-energy lasers at the Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference in March 2026. This marks the company’s first public demonstration of its latest directed-energy platforms to defense and industry attendees.
2. Shares Surge to Record Highs
NLIGHT shares jumped 17.9% Monday to reach a new 52-week high, extending a 699.4% gain over the past 12 months. The stock is trading 25.2% above its 20-day SMA, 45.2% above its 50-day SMA and 116.4% above its 200-day SMA, signaling strong bullish momentum.
3. Regional Tensions Boost Demand Expectations
Increasing drone and missile exchanges in the Middle East have heightened demand projections for counter-drone and directed-energy solutions. NLIGHT’s beam-combination technology and vertical integration position it to capture new defense contracts for counter-rocket, artillery and missile missions.