LightPath Technologies Secures $3.5 Million Follow-On Order To Supply Infrared Optics for F-35 Combat Aircraft Program

UF Startup LightPath Technologies, Inc., a leading global, vertically integrated provider of thermal imaging cores, custom optical assemblies, photonics, and infrared solutions for the industrial, commercial, defense, telecommunications, and medical industries, announced a $3.5 million follow-on order to provide advanced infrared optics for the F-35 combat aircraft program.

The optical design leverages the Company’s BlackDiamond™ BD6 Chalcogenide material in an infrared imaging system for threat detection and situational awareness.