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Lattice Materials wins $18.5m US Department of War contract to supply optics materials

A US sailor uses sight on a training operation

High-grade germanium and silicon crystals are crucial for the production of infrared optics such as thermal target systems and sights (Image: US Department of War)

US funding boosts domestic germanium and silicon crystal supply for defence optics

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