ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," or "we"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced its subsidiary G5 Infrared ("G5"), a leading high-end infrared camera systems manufacturer, received a $4.9 million follow-on order from an existing defense industry customer, for delivery in the Company's 2026 fiscal year.

"We continue to build revenue and momentum from our acquisition of G5 and its significant order pipeline from new and existing customers," said LightPath Chief Executive Officer Sam Rubin. "Delivery of the order will take place throughout our 2026 fiscal year and in addition, we expect to receive additional orders for this defense customer's program in the future.

"G5's reputation for long range imaging and IR cooled cameral solutions continues to drive order wins for a range of applications, including shipboard long-range surveillance, border security, and counter UAS systems, as well as recurring federal, naval, and law enforcement programs. Since its acquisition, G5 has provided meaningful scale, opportunities to integrate our proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass with G5's products, and positioned the combined company for continued growth. We look forward to working with this customer to fulfill current orders and explore opportunities to expand our partnership," concluded Rubin.

About LightPath Technologies

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) is a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications. As a vertically integrated solutions provider with in-house engineering design support, LightPath's family of custom solutions range from proprietary BlackDiamond™ chalcogenide-based glass materials – sold under exclusive license from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory – to complete infrared optical systems and thermal imaging assemblies. The Company's primary manufacturing footprint is located in Orlando, Florida with additional facilities in Texas, New Hampshire, Latvia and China. To learn more, please visit www.lightpath.com.

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