Why Did BURU Stock Surge 20% In Pre-Market Today?

The company began Phase I operations under its joint venture with Maddox Defense, which includes setting up a defense manufacturing facility in Texas.
In this photo illustration, the Nuburu logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen
In this photo illustration, the Nuburu logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Arnab Paul·Stocktwits
Published Mar 25, 2026   |   8:19 AM EDT
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Shares of Nuburu, Inc (BURU) soared 20% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, after the company began Phase I operations under its joint venture with Maddox Defense, marking a crucial step in its expansion into U.S. defense manufacturing.

Phase I marks the shift from planning to active operations, with the company setting up a climate-controlled unit in Texas to support the development of defence applications, including drone manufacturing.

After Phase I begins, the program will move into full system setup, infrastructure rollout, and early production readiness, Nuburu added.

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