Military & Defense News
-
LASER World Of Photonics Celebrates 50 Years Of Laser
6/7/2023
Fifty years ago, LASER 73 brought together about 100 exhibitors to marvel at all photonics had to offer. Now, tens of thousands are flocking to Munich to attend LASER World of PHOTONICS, one of photonics’ leading trade fairs.
-
How Quantum Technologies Will Help The U.S. Military Keep Its Edge
6/2/2023
Emerging disruptive technologies are revolutionizing all industries, including defense. One of these technologies – quantum – is at the forefront of this revolution and it promises to keep militaries that harness its power one step ahead of those that don’t.
-
NSF Invests In Photonics Innovation
5/23/2023
The Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration is one of more than 40 teams across the nation selected to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of a multistate initiative to create economic, societal, and technological opportunities for their regions.
-
Directed Energy’s Walk Through The Valley Of Death
5/15/2023
Directed energy weapons are at a crossroads of sorts. Will the much-desired technology survive the valley of death?
-
DE, LEO, And 3D: 3 Unique Applications Of Laser Technology
4/21/2023
Lasers are used in many ways across nearly every industry. Here, we take a look at how they are being used by the military and in LEO, as well as future use in medical electronics.
-
Precision Optics For Electro-Optic Target Designation, Illumination, Rangefinding And Fire Control Systems
4/19/2023
As a global leader in photonics technology, G&H is committed to providing its customers with high-quality build-to-print products that meet their specific needs while also ensuring compliance with all ITAR regulations.
-
Bright Ideas — 3D-Printed Rocket Launched, NSF Gives Grant To University of Dayton, Nanophotonics And Ultrafast Optics Breakthrough, And More
3/29/2023
Bright Ideas presents the most captivating news and innovations in optics and photonics. This week, we look at a SPIE Summit, combining MEMS with photonics in a single microchip, a demo of a new laser weapon system, and more.
-
Quantum Computing Is Mainstreaming But Are We Ready For It?
1/24/2023
Quantum computing is relatively new but is growing by leaps and bounds. Currently, there are more than 600 companies and more than 30 national labs and government agencies worldwide that are developing the technology. Its future’s so bright it’s got to wear shades – but are we ready for its inevitable rise?
-
The Secret (Well, OK … Not Too Secret) Experiments On Board X-37B
12/22/2022
I love space. I don’t pretend to understand it, but I’m constantly amazed at the natural wonders that are out there. Turns out, some of the wonders of space aren’t natural. For instance, there’s the Air Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, the newest and most advanced re-entry spacecraft.
-
Optica Honors Alain Rousset With Advocate In Optics Recognition
11/21/2022
Optica is pleased to announce that Alain Rousset, President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, is recognized as its latest Advocate of Optics for his visionary investment in the optics industry.