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▶ 8:10 · Defense Tech · US Army's Soldier Mission Command mandates US-made color microLED for next-gen AR headsets
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Michael Sikand

The $800M Stock Behind Military AR Headsets (KOPN)

2026-09-08 · 5 company · 4 thematic
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michael murray

Michael Murray is an engineer by training who spent over a decade at Analog Devices and ran the cyber business at UK defense firm Ultra Electronics. He took over as CEO of Kopin in 2022 as a turnaround CEO, owns ~1.5% of the company, and has guided the stock from under $1 to over $4 while pivoting the 40-year-old MIT spinout from consumer AR/VR to defense microdisplays and AI infrastructure.

michael sikand

Founder of Our Future, a business-media brand focused on the next generation of founders and operators. He also hosts interviews with entrepreneurs and executives.

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