NUBURU Laser Dazzling Technology Passes C-UAS Testing, Demonstrating Full Sensor Suppression

NUBURU Laser Dazzling Technology Passes C-UAS Testing in Joint Italy Validation

US laser technology company NUBURU, Inc. has announced preliminary results from a laser dazzling counter-UAS (C-UAS) test campaign conducted at the facilities of Italian partner Tekne S.p.A.

Test Objectives and Methodology

The test campaign was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of NUBURU's laser dazzling technology against drone electro-optical (EO) sensors. Tekne engineers and technical specialists measured sensor saturation and optical interference performance across multiple operational configurations. The data collected will inform product architecture decisions, configuration planning, and the programme's test roadmap.

NUBURU stated that the measurement data generated during the campaign supports the integration of its laser technology into Tekne tactical systems and future mission kits under the "NUBURU Defense Italy Programme," subject to applicable licensing, product qualification, safety reviews, customer requirements, and export control regulations.

Key Test Results

Testing was conducted in a controlled indoor environment simulating adversarial drone engagement scenarios. According to NUBURU: "In the test configuration, NUBURU's dazzling technology achieved complete suppression of the drone's electro-optical sensors by overwhelming the optical source, effectively blocking visual acquisition capability."

The most operationally significant result came during a tactical approach simulation. In a scenario where an adversarial drone was tasked with detecting and tracking a designated neutralisation operator, the operator successfully approached to within approximately 20 metres of the target without being detected, demonstrating the technology's real-world operational value.

Technical Specifications and Safety Compliance

The test campaign covered two distinct drone platforms, tested using both continuous-wave and pulsed laser operating modes. Irradiance levels ranged from 0.1 mW/cm² to 0.5 mW/cm², fully compliant with applicable optical safety regulations. Comparative assessments were also conducted at irradiance levels up to five times the regulatory exposure limit, solely for system performance characterisation purposes. NUBURU reported that dazzling performance remained consistent across all test configurations.

Next-Generation Product Roadmap

Building on data gathered during the Tekne test campaign, NUBURU's product development roadmap now includes a next-generation integrated dazzling system that will combine green, blue, and infrared laser sources within a single device.

NUBURU and Tekne are currently coordinating on technology integration, product architecture, and future qualification programmes. In addition, NUBURU, Tekne, and SunCubes are jointly forming a dedicated working group to explore next-generation vehicle-integrated optical power and defence technologies.

Memorandum of Understanding

NUBURU also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HiPeRT S.r.l. to jointly explore dual-use autonomous systems industrial and technical cooperation in the defence and security domain, including C-UAS applications.

Source: NUBURU; Image credit: NUBURU

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