Military & Defense News
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SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2025: Advancing National Security And Cross-Sector Innovation
3/17/2025
Join others who are solving challenges in detector and sensor systems, infrared, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, LiDAR, autonomous systems, and other advances across the security and defense industry.
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Photonics' Role In Changing The Way We See Our Universe
3/13/2025
From high-sensitivity detectors and adaptive optics to integrated spectrographs and space-qualified devices – photonic technologies are transforming our view of the Milky Way and beyond.
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Russia Turns To Fiber Optic Drones, Ukraine Looks For Response
3/3/2025
Last summer, Russia responded to Ukraine’s advance into the Kursk region by introducing fiber optic-guided, radio-jamming-resistant drones. This marked the first known use of such weapons in combat.
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Are We There Yet? Getting To Mars In 30 Days
2/19/2025
The creation of a laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator serves as a monumental step in reducing the time it will take to travel to Mars.
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NASA Is Making Spectroscopy More Efficient And Affordable
2/11/2025
NASA has long been at the forefront of technological innovation and spectrometry has not been immune to the space agency’s touch.
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How Computer Vision Makes Drones Better
2/6/2025
The integration of computer vision into drone technology has significantly enhanced their performance, making them more autonomous, efficient, and capable of handling complex tasks across various industries.
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The Military, Photonics, And … Video Game Controllers?
1/9/2025
Photonics technologies provide advantages such as precision, speed, and resilience to electromagnetic interference, which are critical in defense and warfare. How are game controllers adding to that?
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25 Reasons To Attend SPIE Photonics West 2025
1/7/2025
SPIE Photonics West 2025, scheduled for January 25–30 in San Francisco, offers numerous benefits for professionals in the optics and photonics industry. Here are 25 reasons to attend.
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A Look Back At The Year That Was
12/10/2024
It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this past year. Why, it’s become an annual event!
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LISA's Search For Unseen Gravitational Waves
11/27/2024
The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by detecting gravitational waves from space. This ambitious mission marks a significant milestone in gravitational wave astronomy.