{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"164898","rtpr_id":"nBwb8K2Fja-20261008","ticker":"KOPN","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["KOPN"],"title":"Kopin Secures Additional $18.6 Million U.S. Army IBAS Award for Color MicroLED Technology","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-10-08T20:30:00.453Z","article_body":"Kopin Secures Additional $18.6 Million U.S. Army IBAS Award for Color MicroLED\nTechnology\n\nCumulative IBAS funding reaches $34 million as Kopin accelerates U.S.-based\ndevelopment and manufacturing of next-generation military MicroLED displays\n\nKopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific\noptical systems, optical interconnect devices for data centers and\nhigh-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial,\nconsumer and medical products, today announced it has secured an $18.6 million\nsole‑source award from the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) through the\nU.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) under the Industrial Base Analysis and\nSustainment (IBAS) program.\n\nThe award represents the second major US Government investment dedicated to\nadvancing Kopin’s color MicroLED microdisplay technology. The latest award\nbrings Kopin’s total IBAS funding to $34 million. The additional funding\nwill support development of two more MicroLED display configurations designed\nfor specific ground-soldier and pilot applications while accelerating Kopin's\nefforts to establish and expand U.S.-based MicroLED manufacturing\ncapabilities.\n\nContinued and Accelerating U.S. Government Investment in Kopin MicroLED\nTechnology\n\nThe additional $18.6 million award represents continued U.S. government\ninvestment in Kopin's MicroLED technology and its potential role in\nnext-generation military visual systems while enabling Kopin to accelerate\nonshoring the MicroLED manufacturing processes, ensuring that the advanced\ndisplay components essential to future defense and commercial systems are\ndesigned and built, in the United States.\n\n“Securing additional IBAS funding represents significant continued\nvalidation of Kopin's MicroLED technology and its importance to\nnext-generation U.S. defense systems. Combined with our previous IBAS\ninvestment, the U.S. government has now committed $34 million through IBAS to\nadvance MicroLED technology. This enables Kopin to accelerate the development\nand U.S.-based manufacturing of additional high-performance MicroLED displays\ndesigned for next-generation soldier and pilot systems while separately\nenabling the foundational MicroLED platform technology for our AI Interconnect\nproducts,” said Michael Murray, Kopin’s CEO.\n\nSupporting More Army Programs of Record\n\nWith the expanded funding, Kopin will develop two additional MicroLED displays\npurpose-built for specific ground soldier equipment and missions and for pilot\nHUDs. With this support, Kopin can meet the specific and demanding\nrequirements of the advanced MicroLED displays for next‑generation visual\nsystems that demand exceptional brightness, rugged durability, power\nefficiency, and, reliable performance in all operational environments. These\ncapabilities improve situational awareness for soldiers in the field and also\nopen the door for wider integration into future weapon sights,\nhelmet‑mounted systems, and augmented‑reality platforms—ultimately\nhelping shape the Army’s modernization roadmap for years to come.\n\nStrengthening Kopin’s Strategic Growth Path\n\nThis second‑round award validates Kopin’s advanced position and roadmap\nfor MicroLED displays for U.S. military applications and programs, and\nunderscores the company’s commitment to advancing U.S.–made displays and\noptical solutions. With expanding program awards across defense, medical,\nenterprise, and AI infrastructure markets, Kopin is expanding its position as\na trusted, critical technology supplier—delivering breakthrough visual and\noptical components that enable customers to innovate faster, operate more\nefficiently, and meet the rising demands of modern systems.\n\nForward Looking Statements\n\nThis press release includes statements that constitute forward looking\nstatements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private\nSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be\nidentified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “guidance,”\n“plan,” “estimate,” “will,” “would,” “project,”\n“maintain,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “prospect,”\n“strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,”\n“believe,” “continue,” “opportunity,” “potential,” and other\nsimilar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that\nare not statements of historical matters.\n\nForward looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks,\nuncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and, in many\ncases, outside of our control. Actual results may differ materially from those\nexpressed or implied in any forward looking statements. All forward looking\nstatements are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. We\nundertake no obligation to update forward looking statements except as\nrequired by law. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from those described in forward looking statements are detailed in\nthe Company’s most recent form 10-K and other filings with the Securities\nand Exchange Commission.\n\nThis press release includes forward looking statements regarding Kopin’s\nreceipt of a $18.6 million order for Color MicroLED Technology, including\nexpectations of meeting requirement of next-generation visual systems,\ndelivering on customer needs and demands, and furthering Kopin’s onshoring\nefforts of U.S. manufacturing. Forward looking statements are based on current\nassumptions and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that\ncould cause actual results to differ materially, including changes in customer\ndemand, program schedules, manufacturing performance, and broader conditions\nin the defense market.\n\nAbout Kopin\n\nKopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN) is a leading developer and provider of\ninnovative display, Optical Interconnect devices and application-specific\noptical solutions sold as critical components and subassemblies for defense,\nenterprise, professional and consumer products. Kopin’s portfolio includes\nmicrodisplays, display modules, eyepiece assemblies, image projection modules\nand vehicle mounted and head-mounted display systems that incorporate\nultra-small high-resolution Active Matrix Liquid Crystal displays (AMLCD),\nFerroelectric Liquid Crystal on Silicon (FLCoS) displays, MicroLED displays\n(µLED) and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, a variety of optics\nand low-power ASICs and optical interconnect devices for data centers.\n\nFor more information, please visit Kopin’s website at www.kopin.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kopin.com&esheet=54618732&newsitemid=20261008414035&lan=en-US&anchor=www.kopin.com&index=1&md5=cfb5d3bf4d05a25968a2f04daed123b4)\n.\n\nKopin is a trademark of Kopin Corporation.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F42555&esheet=54618732&newsitemid=20261008414035&lan=en-US&anchor=LinkedIn&index=2&md5=7a1e93526bdf90a7ba2f9352cf7b0c5e)\n, X\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkopin&esheet=54618732&newsitemid=20261008414035&lan=en-US&anchor=X&index=3&md5=7b75673455a0806c505ca97738ab085a)\nand Facebook\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkopincorporation&esheet=54618732&newsitemid=20261008414035&lan=en-US&anchor=Facebook&index=4&md5=1c04b3a000838717f0b1c91b7402cc83)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008414035/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008414035/en/)\n\nFor Investor Relations \n\nKopin Corporation\n\nErich Manz, Chief Financial Officer\n\nemanz@kopin.com \n(mailto:emanz@kopin.com) \n508-870-5959\n\nMZ Contact \n\nLuke Zimmerman\n\nMZ Group – MZ North America\n\nKOPN@mzgroup.us \n(mailto:KOPN@mzgroup.us) \n561-489-5315\n\nMedia Contact\n\nBIG FISH PR\n\nKopin@bigfishpr.com (mailto:Kopin@bigfishpr.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBwb8K2Fja-20261008","title":"Kopin Secures Additional $18.6 Million U.S. Army IBAS Award for Color MicroLED Technology","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"KOPN","created":"2026-10-08T20:30:00.453Z","tickers":["KOPN"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Kopin Secures Additional $18.6 Million U.S. Army IBAS Award for Color MicroLED\nTechnology\n\nCumulative IBAS funding reaches $34 million as Kopin accelerates U.S.-based\ndevelopment and manufacturing of next-generation military MicroLED displays\n\nKopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific\noptical systems, optical interconnect devices for data centers and\nhigh-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial,\nconsumer and medical products, today announced it has secured an $18.6 million\nsole‑source award from the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) through the\nU.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) under the Industrial Base Analysis and\nSustainment (IBAS) program.\n\nThe award represents the second major US Government investment dedicated to\nadvancing Kopin’s color MicroLED microdisplay technology. The latest award\nbrings Kopin’s total IBAS funding to $34 million. The additional funding\nwill support development of two more MicroLED display configurations designed\nfor specific ground-soldier and pilot applications while accelerating Kopin's\nefforts to establish and expand U.S.-based MicroLED manufacturing\ncapabilities.\n\nContinued and Accelerating U.S. Government Investment in Kopin MicroLED\nTechnology\n\nThe additional $18.6 million award represents continued U.S. government\ninvestment in Kopin's MicroLED technology and its potential role in\nnext-generation military visual systems while enabling Kopin to accelerate\nonshoring the MicroLED manufacturing processes, ensuring that the advanced\ndisplay components essential to future defense and commercial systems are\ndesigned and built, in the United States.\n\n“Securing additional IBAS funding represents significant continued\nvalidation of Kopin's MicroLED technology and its importance to\nnext-generation U.S. defense systems. Combined with our previous IBAS\ninvestment, the U.S. government has now committed $34 million through IBAS to\nadvance MicroLED technology. This enables Kopin to accelerate the development\nand U.S.-based manufacturing of additional high-performance MicroLED displays\ndesigned for next-generation soldier and pilot systems while separately\nenabling the foundational MicroLED platform technology for our AI Interconnect\nproducts,” said Michael Murray, Kopin’s CEO.\n\nSupporting More Army Programs of Record\n\nWith the expanded funding, Kopin will develop two additional MicroLED displays\npurpose-built for specific ground soldier equipment and missions and for pilot\nHUDs. With this support, Kopin can meet the specific and demanding\nrequirements of the advanced MicroLED displays for next‑generation visual\nsystems that demand exceptional brightness, rugged durability, power\nefficiency, and, reliable performance in all operational environments. These\ncapabilities improve situational awareness for soldiers in the field and also\nopen the door for wider integration into future weapon sights,\nhelmet‑mounted systems, and augmented‑reality platforms—ultimately\nhelping shape the Army’s modernization roadmap for years to come.\n\nStrengthening Kopin’s Strategic Growth Path\n\nThis second‑round award validates Kopin’s advanced position and roadmap\nfor MicroLED displays for U.S. military applications and programs, and\nunderscores the company’s commitment to advancing U.S.–made displays and\noptical solutions. With expanding program awards across defense, medical,\nenterprise, and AI infrastructure markets, Kopin is expanding its position as\na trusted, critical technology supplier—delivering breakthrough visual and\noptical components that enable customers to innovate faster, operate more\nefficiently, and meet the rising demands of modern systems.\n\nForward Looking Statements\n\nThis press release includes statements that constitute forward looking\nstatements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private\nSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be\nidentified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “guidance,”\n“plan,” “estimate,” “will,” “would,” “project,”\n“maintain,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “prospect,”\n“strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,”\n“believe,” “continue,” “opportunity,” “potential,” and other\nsimilar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that\nare not statements of historical matters.\n\nForward looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks,\nuncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and, in many\ncases, outside of our control. Actual results may differ materially from those\nexpressed or implied in any forward looking statements. All forward looking\nstatements are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. We\nundertake no obligation to update forward looking statements except as\nrequired by law. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from those described in forward looking statements are detailed in\nthe Company’s most recent form 10-K and other filings with the Securities\nand Exchange Commission.\n\nThis press release includes forward looking statements regarding Kopin’s\nreceipt of a $18.6 million order for Color MicroLED Technology, including\nexpectations of meeting requirement of next-generation visual systems,\ndelivering on customer needs and demands, and furthering Kopin’s onshoring\nefforts of U.S. manufacturing. Forward looking statements are based on current\nassumptions and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that\ncould cause actual results to differ materially, including changes in customer\ndemand, program schedules, manufacturing performance, and broader conditions\nin the defense market.\n\nAbout Kopin\n\nKopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN) is a leading developer and provider of\ninnovative display, Optical Interconnect devices and application-specific\noptical solutions sold as critical components and subassemblies for defense,\nenterprise, professional and consumer products. Kopin’s portfolio includes\nmicrodisplays, display modules, eyepiece assemblies, image projection modules\nand vehicle mounted and head-mounted display systems that incorporate\nultra-small high-resolution Active Matrix Liquid Crystal displays (AMLCD),\nFerroelectric Liquid Crystal on Silicon (FLCoS) displays, MicroLED displays\n(µLED) and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, a variety of optics\nand low-power ASICs and optical interconnect devices for data centers.\n\nFor more information, please visit Kopin’s website at www.kopin.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kopin.com&esheet=54618732&newsitemid=20261008414035&lan=en-US&anchor=www.kopin.com&index=1&md5=cfb5d3bf4d05a25968a2f04daed123b4)\n.\n\nKopin is a trademark of Kopin Corporation.\n\nFollow us on 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Zimmerman\n\nMZ Group – MZ North America\n\nKOPN@mzgroup.us \n(mailto:KOPN@mzgroup.us) \n561-489-5315\n\nMedia Contact\n\nBIG FISH PR\n\nKopin@bigfishpr.com (mailto:Kopin@bigfishpr.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-08T20:30:00.496061362Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791491400496},"received_at":"2026-10-08T20:30:00.556Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008414035/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"153307","press_release_id":"164898","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Kopin secured an $18.6 million sole-source award from the Office of the Secretary of War via the U.S. Army Contracting Command under the IBAS program.\n\nThis second major U.S. government investment brings cumulative IBAS funding to $34 million and will fund two additional MicroLED display configurations for ground-soldier and 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