nLight to develop laser weapon for cruise missile defense
$44M contract with US military could top $600M with follow-up and production options.
July 13 2026
Magic Leap pivots to AR waveguide supply
‘Partner-first’ model intended to provide the optical material needed to scale the market for AR glasses.
July 13 2026
Exail poised for Thales takeover
French technology firm with photonics and quantum expertise expected to become part of the defense giant by early 2028.
July 13 2026
Tiny tunable IR filter could shrink bulky thermal sensors onto chips
LWIR system, developed by ARC Centre of Excellence and University of Western Australia, promising for drones.
July 13 2026
LZH process creates secure glass containers for chemical waste
Laser welding enables high processing speeds and shows excellent potential for automation.
July 10 2026
KAUST researchers develop laser method for devices to prove their identity online
Laser “fingerprints” and AI create way to verify devices, without passwords or security keys.
July 09 2026
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