Northrop Grumman, lead contractor on the Maritime Laser Demonstrator project, says that the high-power solid-state system destroyed targets across the Potomac River.

Major funding for night vision devices, electro-optic sensors and IR countermeasures in the latest raft of US defense contracts.

US regulator also clears thulium laser aimed at treating a pre-cancerous skin condition.

Following the recent San Bruno disaster, caused by a leaking gas pipeline, Mundus Group suggests equipping UAVs with hyperspectral imagers and laser technology.

Remarkable optical system that treats central vision blindness caused by end-stage macular degeneration recently received FDA approval.

Analytical equipment subsidiary of global giant chosen for mission to Mars also launches Fourier transform hyperspectral tool for defense applications.

New study shows that laser-induced fluorescence technique can reduce the cost of screening for colorectal cancer.

Combination of Raman spectroscopy and digital imaging identified patients who went on to develop metastatic form of prostate cancer.

ReVision Optics applies to expand a clinical trial of tiny implants that treat presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision.

Millions now undergo refractive laser eye surgery each year, but more than 80 percent of people still have reservations about the procedure.

Laser technologies aimed at improving solar cell production are unveiled at the EUPVSEC show in Valencia.

System built by Raytheon and Boeing using uncooled infrared imager strikes armored vehicle, while test firings of the Airborne Laser are again delayed.