Feb. 6 at 1:25 AM
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Yes, Luminar Technologies has engaged with Department of Defense (DoD) projects in Orlando during the last four years (2022 onwards), primarily through partnerships and applications in defense and aerospace sectors. Their Orlando headquarters and R&D facilities support these efforts, leveraging the region’s strong defense ecosystem (e.g., proximity to major DoD laser programs from companies like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman). Key examples include:
• Partnerships with DoD autonomy project winners, such as Kodiak (partnered with Luminar since 2022), Forterra (formerly Robotics Research), Applied Intuition, Scale AI, and Neya Systems. These entities secured DoD contracts for autonomous vehicle technology, and Luminar’s LiDAR is integrated into their systems. 
• Luminar lists defense and aerospace as key markets for its technology, including potential government contracts with defense customers.  
