Newsletter | July 27, 2026

07.27.26 -- Spotlight On Defense & Security/High Energy Laser Weapons

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Science Behind Stealth Detection Through Atmospheric Disturbances

Electro-Optical MASINT uses atmospheric disturbances and optical sensors to detect stealth aircraft, UAVs, and missiles even after engine cutoff, countering low-observable tech.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Using SWIR To Detect Disguises At Border And Immigration Checkpoints

As the U.S. continues to increase its security at border crossings, airports, and other points of entry, biometrics will play an important role. SWIR cameras can help identify disguises at the border.

How Optical Components Improve Performance In Aerospace And Defense Systems

What does it actually take to keep optical systems performing in space? The answers may surprise even experienced engineers.

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Q-PLANET: European Pilot Line For The Industrialization Of Neutral Atom Quantum Chips

Innolume Selects Veeco Gen2000 MBE System To Expand Quantum Dot Laser Production

FindLight Partners With OPTOMAN To Expand Access To Advanced High-Power Laser Optics

Ríos Ocampo Awarded NSF CAREER To Advance New Class Of Materials For Optoelectronics

FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Portable Polishing Where It Matters Most

In defense and security environments, fiber optic connector polishing often needs to happen in the field and under demanding conditions. KrellTech’s Proton™ Field and FTTX Polisher is a handheld, battery-operated system designed to deliver controlled polishing and Telcordia-compliant UPC and APC finishes. With features such as independent suspension, optically aligned polishing, adjustable pressure, interchangeable connector workholders, and random orbital motion, Proton™ is well suited for military, aerospace,

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Finished Infrared Optics For Biomedical Applications & More

Explore finished infrared optics for a range of applications, including biomedical, industrial, military/defense, homeland security, surveillance systems, lasers, night vision, and more. 

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PG&O® Precision Glass & Optics

Satcom Optical Filters And Coatings

Commercial satcom networks are deploying LEO constellations of hundreds to thousands of interconnected satellites, using optical intersatellite links (OISLs) for high-speed laser communications.

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Iridian Spectral Technologies