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US Laser Company Presents APFIT Results to Congress

August 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

B.E. Meyers & Co. presented APFIT results to Congress.
The company's SAL-UHP laser sight was developed with APFIT funding.
APFIT program aims to bridge the 'valley of death' in defense technology.
Over $2 billion awarded to 100 small businesses through APFIT.

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Strategic Implications

The APFIT program may indicate a shift in Pentagon procurement strategies, focusing on supporting small businesses and innovative technologies. This could suggest a growing emphasis on agility and adaptability in defense contracting, which may benefit companies like B.E. Meyers & Co. and potentially alter the competitive landscape.

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What Happened

Family-Run Business Shares Success Story On Capitol Hill

B.E. Meyers & Co., a US-based defense photonics manufacturer, presented the results of its Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) award to congressional and Department of War stakeholders. The company used APFIT funding to develop its Squad Aiming Laser Ultra High Power (SAL-UHP), a multi-function laser sight adopted by US Special Operations Command. The APFIT program aims to address the ‘valley of death’ in defense technology, where promising innovations stall due to lack of procurement funding. This was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: July 21, 2026

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