Military & Defense News

  1. 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?

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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?

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Bright Ideas — Quantum Inertial Sensors Could Save Communications, China To Open First Photonic Chip Fab 10/26/2022

    Bright Ideas presents the most captivating news and innovations in optics and photonics. This week, China is reportedly ready to break ground on the nation's first photonic chip manufacturing facility. And one researcher and his team at Sandia are trying to transform bulky quantum inertial sensors into smaller, more rugged packages to back up lost GPS signals. 

  9. Bright Ideas — Two In Vivo Solutions Offer Quicker, Better Cancer Detection, Booz Allen Hamiton Invests In DEWs 10/19/2022

    Bright Ideas presents the most captivating news and innovations in optics and photonics. This week, two new in vivo solutions show promise for early or more accurate cancer detection. Plus, Booz Allen Hamilton invests in direct energy weapons (DEWs) with the creation of its new HELworks business unit. 

  10. The Current State And Outlook Of Directed Energy Weapons 9/30/2022

    From high-energy lasers to high-power radio frequency devices and more, directed energy weapons are increasingly ubiquitous. But what are these technologies, and how are they changing the way the military operates?