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Kopin announced that a tier-one aerospace company has placed orders worth about $3 million for microLED displays. Kopin says that this will be the first production order for microLEDs in combat aircraft.

Kopin says it will deliver the dispalys in the second half of 2026. The microLEDs will upgrade legacy Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) in fielded aircraft. Kopin says that these microLED displays will offer high-resolution imagery projected onto a screen directly in the line of sight, enhancing situational awareness, safety and mission effectiveness.

Kopin announced that it will raise $41 million in a private investment in public equity financing (PIPE agreement), from three companies - Theon International, Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines.

Kopin says that the funds will be used to develop several new product lines and technologies, including its color microLED microdisplays.  

Vuzix announced a long-term partnership with TCL CSoT to co-develop and integrate microLED displays with waveguide optics, with an aim to deliver integration-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective optical solutions for the smart glasses industry. This new co-development project will utilize TCL CSoT's microLED microdisplays, and Vuzix's waveguides.

The two companies have already finalized a first integration of TCL CSoT's monochrome green microLEDs with Vuzix's waveguides, and have demonstrated a first prototype at a recent tradeshow in China. The two companies are now actively co-developing a full-color microLED and waveguide optical solution, with a planned release in early 2026.

MicroLED developer Saphlux announced that is has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with AR developer Vuzix, to co-develop high performance optical solutions for next-gen microLED-powered AI/AR glasses.

In this partnership, Saphlux will supply its T1 (first-gen) 0.13" monochrome microdisplay for Vuzix to incorporate it with its proprietary waveguides and system design expertise. Looking forward, the two companies plan to expand their collaboration to develop a full-color AR optical solution.

Kopin announced that it was awarded $15.4 million from the US Department of Defense to develop ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED displays for military AR applications. The project will be funded through the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, and it is focused on creating displays optimized for ground soldier AR systems that function effectively in various lighting conditions

This contract's final goal is to establish a US-based microLED display production capabilities. Kopin hopes that this award will accelerate its microLED R&D project. The funding builds upon Kopin's existing microLED work with the military.

MicroLED microdisplay developer Mojo Vision, a MicroLED Industry Association member, announced that it has closed an oversubscribed Series B Prime investment round, raising $75 million. 

The round was led by Vanedge Capital, with significant investments made by current shareholders, including Edge Venture Capital, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Fusion Fund, Knollwood Capital, Dolby Family Ventures, and Khosla Ventures, and new shareholders, including imec.xpand, Keymaker, Ohio Innovation Fund, and Hyperlink Ventures.

Today we published a new edition of our MicroLED and OLED Microdisplays Market Report, with all the latest information. The new edition offers over 20 new updates, including new companies, new developments, and new devices. The AR industry is moving at a very fast pace, and both OLED and MicrOLED technologies are leading the race to power AR headset displays.

Reading this report, you'll learn all about:

• The advantages of OLED and MicroLED microdisplays
• The microdisplays that are available on the market today
• Information on all companies involved in this market
• Future technologies and roadmaps

The report package also provides:

• A list of all OLED microdisplays on the market
• A list of all OLED and MicroLED microdisplays makers
• Microdisplays spreadsheet
• Over 25 datasheets, presentations
• Free updates for a year

This microdisplays market report provides a great introduction to MicroLED and OLED microdisplays, and covers everything you need to know about the current status of the market and industry. This is a great guide if you're considering to adopt OLED microdisplays in your product, if you're looking to learn more about next-generation micro-LEDs and if you want to understand this industry better.

Rokid launched a new crowdfunding campaign (which already passed $700,000 with 1,200+ supporters) for its latest AR headset, the Rokid Glasses. The new AR device utilizes dual Jade Bird Display's monochrome (green) microLED microdisplays, likely its 0.13" VGA ones.

The 49 grams Rokid Glasses is powered by Qualcomm's AR1, NXP's RT600 and it offers 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There's a 12MP camera, and it supports live translation and ChatGPT5. Rokid says it will start shipping the glasses in November 2025.

ARVR-Connect 2025 is set to be an exciting event with a world-class agenda, exhibition and networking opportunities. Co-located with MicroLED-Connect 2025, it will focus on the image light path of AR devices - display engines (OLEDs, MicroLEDs, LCoS, lasers) and optics and waveguides. 

In this article we will introduce some of our speakers and themes at the event. You can explore the full agenda and event details here.

AR system design and headsets

The first theme we will discuss is the design of AR headsets, the system and mainly the integration of displays and optics. We will hear from several AR device makers and technologies suppliers, and here we mention a sample four of these talks.

Advanced optronics developer Theon announced that it is investing $15 million in Kopin Corporation. Part of that investment is a $8 million acquisition of a 49% stage in Kopin's Scottish subsidiary.

The Scottish Subsidiary will serve as a foundation for a new European joint venture between the two companies. This JV will engage in the development and production of microLED displays (in addition to the production and distribution of AR-enabled systems that the two companies will jointly develop).