Vuzix Receives Six-Figure Order from U.S. Defense Contractor

Vuzix Corp, an augmented reality wearable display and computing device manufacturer, has received a six-figure order from a US defense contractor. The order is for an unspecified product, and the company's products include smart glasses and augmented reality glasses with features such as cameras, sensors, and computers for viewing, recording, and interacting with video and digital content.

Rochester, NY, September 12, 2025 — Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading provider of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, has announced the receipt of a six-figure development order for customized waveguides from a leading U.S. defense contractor. This order is part of Vuzix's expanding OEM defense program base and signifies the company's growing role in the defense sector.

The order is for waveguides designed to be used within a new lightweight heads-up display (HUD) for military personnel. The company's advanced see-through display technologies and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities are positioning Vuzix as a key supplier for next-generation wearable display solutions in the defense industry. Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix, commented on the development, stating, "Our advanced see-through display technologies and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities are increasingly positioning us as a go-to supplier for next-generation wearable display solutions within the defense sector. The number of defense programs with which we are involved continues to steadily expand and we look forward to updating you on both the programs that are underway as well as some we are pursuing."

Vuzix, founded in 1997, specializes in AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and AR technologies, serving various markets including enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer. The company's products include head-mounted smart personal display devices, wearable computing devices, and OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. With over 450 patents and numerous IP licenses, Vuzix has consistently been recognized for its innovation, winning multiple awards, including those at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 2005 to 2024.

This development order underscores Vuzix's strategic positioning within the defense sector and its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies tailored to meet the evolving needs of military operations. As the company continues to expand its defense portfolio, investors and financial professionals should closely monitor Vuzix's progress in securing additional defense contracts and the potential for volume production.