Oura is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas to assemble and test hardware for the Department of Defense, with an opening planned for 2026.

The Fort Worth facility will expand Oura’s manufacturing footprint, enhance security and automation, and support its work with U.S. government customers.

CEO Tom Hale emphasizes that providing precise biometric data from Oura Rings will bolster readiness, resilience, and effectiveness for service members.

The expansion aims to improve defense operations through stress and fatigue management, resilience training, fitness optimization, and early illness detection.

Oura reports more than 100 government deals in 2025, including collaborations across all military branches.

Oura has engaged with the DoD since 2019, conducting research on biometric data from soldiers to boost performance and readiness.

The press release outlines the company’s background, funding, and typical corporate-announcement contact details.

Data practices and secure handling are highlighted, with commitments to responsible use, including Palantir FedStart IL5 integration for secure data.

A Naval Health Research Center study will deploy Oura Rings to monitor fatigue for over 1,000 sailors, aiding rest and performance management.

The initiative supports North Texas economic impact and innovation, with remarks from U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne.

Oura continues collaborations with military and defense research entities, integrating biometrics into predictive models for soldier training and equipment certification.