Laser Photonics Corp

Laser Photonics shares soared 161% Tuesday and another 27% premarket after its Laser Shield Anti-Drone system was chosen for a defense technical exchange, but the news is an evaluation milestone, not a contract, and a Nasdaq filing issue still threatens its listing.

Laser Photonics shares surged 121% after its anti-drone system was selected for a key U.S. defense technical review, but no contract or sales were announced, and the company faces a Nasdaq compliance notice.

AeroVironment (AVAV) shares rallied 25% this week following reports of a $400 million Army order for LOCUST laser systems, adding $790 million in market value.

Lockheed Martin shares closed at $523.22, down 4.2% for the week, despite securing an $847 million laser contract. The company also announced a $3.45 billion deal to acquire Ultra Maritime.

nLIGHT shares surged 28% on a defense contract worth up to $627 million, signaling a strategic pivot from industrial lasers to directed energy systems.

LPKF Laser shares jumped another 14.92% to €28.50, extending a five-day gain of 31%. The rally continues despite Q1 revenue falling to €17.1 million and EBIT losses widening, as CEO Klaus Fiedler bought shares and glass technology hype persists.

LPKF Laser shares surged nearly 15% on Monday, extending a five-day rally to 31%, driven by social media buzz around its glass technology despite a 32% revenue drop and widening losses.

AeroVironment's LOCUST laser system shot down multiple drones during a U.S. Navy test on the USS George H.W. Bush. Shares fell 2.8% to $196.28.

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd saw its stock climb 13.7% to A$7.16 following the official opening of its high-energy laser weapon hub in Singapore. Investors await audited financial results expected around February 19.