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AFWERX selects Light Steering Technologies, Inc. for a Small Business Innovation Research
Phase 2 contract to apply novel beam steering to laser communications.

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Light Steering Technologies, Inc., a
technology startup, announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II in
the amount of $1.25 million focused on compact laser communication. This contract marks a
significant milestone for Light Steering Technologies, Inc., further solidifying its position as
an innovative leader in the space technology sector. Under the contract terms, Light Steering
Technologies, Inc. will leverage its patented beam steering and control capabilities to
develop a compact, high-performance, low-cost, high-bandwidth laser communications
transceiver.

Traditional laser communication terminals typically employ two moving mechanisms: a

gimbal for course pointing and a fast-steering mirror for precise pointing. According to
Aaron Castillo, SVP of Business Development & Program Management at Light Steering
Technologies, Inc., "Multi-Axis Scanner™ pointing technology can integrate both the gimbal
and fast-steering mirror into a single component, this greatly simplifying the laser
communication terminal's complexity, size, while also significantly improving performance."

Multi-Axis Scanner™ pointing technology can integrate both the

gimbal and fast-steering mirror into a single component, this
greatly simplifying the laser communication terminal's complexity,
size, while also significantly improving performance. 
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For further information about Light Steering Technologies, Inc.'s capabilities and solutions,
please visit www.lightsteering.com."

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About the Light Steering Technologies, Inc

Light Steering Technologies, Inc. (LST) is a leading edge provider of beam steering solutions.
Our groundbreaking beam steering technology is revolutionizing the delivery of sensor and
laser systems in applications such as imaging systems, laser communications, directed
energy, and industrial applications.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact Aaron Castillo at

info@lightsteering.com; Light Steering Technologies, Inc; 350B Harvey Road; Manchester
NH, 03103.

For Europe inquiries, please contact Roger Waldock at info.uk@lightsteering.com; Light

Steering Technologies, Ltd; Lincoln, LN8 2EU, UK.

About AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center
for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery,
development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and
cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40
other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and
technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development.
For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX

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As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory,
AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to
address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 325
military, civilian and contractor personnel at six hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4
billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed 4,697 new contracts worth more than $2.6
billion to strengthen the
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value industrial base and drive faster technology transition to
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Aaron Castillo, Light Steering Technologies Inc., 1 603-518-7953, info@lightsteering.com,

www.lightsteering.com

Roger Waldock, Light Steering Technologies Ltd., 44 116 318 3580,

info.uk@lightsteering.com, www.lightsteering.com

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