University of Rochester's Laser Lab Receives $5M for Defense Research Under FY 2026 NDAA
DEFENSE
The University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics has secured a $5 million funding authorization under the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act to advance short-pulsed laser research. This investment aims to enhance high-intensity laser technologies critical for national defense, particularly in addressing threats like hypersonic missiles. The funding was announced by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer as part of broader defense research initiatives in New York state.
Dec 24, 2025, 10:33 AM
