Laser Communications could reshape military space networks as research shows adaptable laser links nearing use.

However, the PowerLight system is a step toward real-world deployment in mobile platforms. Recent testing has proved the viability of the transmitter and receiver, but PowerLight has yet to conduct ...

PowerLight Technologies has completed development and testing of a new wireless power system that uses lasers to recharge aircraft while they are flying, as part of a project backed by the US military ...

Scientists at the European Space Agency used a laser to communicate with a spacecraft 165 million miles (265 million kilometers) away in deep space for the first time, marking a major step forward in ...

Laser-based data links are increasingly attractive for aircraft and space systems that need to move large volumes of ...

The UK defense ministry says it will invest in technology to detect lasers being aimed at spacecraft. The move comes at a time when many militaries are becoming increasingly concerned about threats to ...

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...