The R&D Unit within the Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Research & Development, the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have successfully completed a series of tests lasting several weeks, demonstrating the capabilities of the Iron Beam high-power laser system, with Elbit Systems serving as a project partner manufacturing the laser source. #Photonics #Lasers Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7wJNGds

🇫🇷 Thales uses #photonics for #Defence and #Security to supply airborne and land-based infrared cameras, thermal imaging modules, laser range finders, laser target designators, and night vision devices. These systems are used in precision targeting pods, laser warning and countermeasure systems, reconnaissance pods, and advanced navigation and situational awareness for both manned and unmanned military platforms. I am pleased to visit the site in #Elancourt near #Paris #France specialized in high-tech defense and security solutions. This specific site includes 4700 m² of clean rooms, laser laboratories, on-board optronics, thermal cameras, missile electronics. The overall group is over 80.000 employees and revenue of almost 20 billion EUR. 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒: Sensors and systems for manned and unmanned aircraft. 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒: Detection, tracking and automatic classification solutions for airborne and surface threats. 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒: Solutions for combatants and vehicles, portable cooled and uncooled infrared, surveillance and robotics equipment, night vision binoculars. EPIC connects members with users of #photonics for #Defence and #Security EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM Thales Defence Thales Alenia Space Thales Cyber and Digital Thales Aerospace Thales Microwave & Imaging Sub-Systems

Big news from #NUBURU: We’ve signed an agreement to evaluate a strategic acquisition aimed at accelerating growth in defense applications of blue laser technology. From counter UAV to missile defense and underwater warfare, our cutting-edge blue lasers are poised to transform the future of defense. This move positions Nuburu to expand capabilities, strengthen R&D, and deliver unmatched precision and performance where it matters most. The future is blue. 🔵⚡ Full release: https://lnkd.in/eWmgbhET #DefenseTech #Photonics $BURU #BlueLaser #Tekne @TekneGroup #OperationalResilience #Innovation #Aerospace $BURU

Exciting developments from NUBURU® Inc. Inc. (BURU) yesterday ⚡🔵 The company has signed an agreement to evaluate a strategic acquisition aimed at accelerating growth in defence applications of its blue laser technology – from counter UAV to missile defence and underwater warfare. What makes this even more compelling is how it connects with TEKNE S.p.A.’s €500m+ orderbook – covering not only Italian military contracts, but also NATO and US defence agreements. Tekne’s backlog of secured orders provides the foundation for scalable growth. Layer on Supply@ME Capital plc(SYME)’s fintech platform and you get a closed-loop ecosystem: BURU delivers next-gen defence tech, Tekne supplies the vehicles & equipment, and SYME enables debt-free monetisation of the pipeline. As a keen fintech investor, I’m following this progress closely – the potential to link defence demand with fintech monetisation makes this one of the most disruptive models I’ve seen in years 🚀 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Please do your own research. #Investing #StockMarket #Fintech #DefenseTech #Innovation #CapitalMarkets #BlueLaser #Tekne #SupplyMeCapital #Growth #WealthManagement #FutureOfFinance #MarketTrends #AI #MilitaryTechnology #DefenseIndustry #AerospaceDefense #NATO #USDefense #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #FintechInnovation #DefenseInvestment #NationalSecurity #Photonics #DeepTech #EmergingMarkets #StrategicGrowth

Are you looking for info on military, defense, and aerospace solutions? Well, you came to the right place - today's newsletter ⬇️Look for the link in the comments below! ⬇️ is all about that. John Oncea kicks things off with a look at the role of RF technology in enabling the world's fastest planes, followed by Knowles Precision Devices' story about the role of filters in expanding bandwidth for electronic warfare receivers. Times Microwave Systems and Mercury Systems cover RF technology in military ground vehicles and the enduring importance of analog signal processing in defense, respectively, while Isola Group explains how commercial UAVs differ from military UAVs for the electronic payload circuit designer who must choose the optimum printed-circuit-board (PCB) material for that mission. CPI Electron Device Business looks at air traffic control radar products, and we feature solutions from Remcom, Exodus Advanced Communications, A.H. Systems, and dB Control before closing with the latest news.

The Leidos team in Albuquerque is partnering with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on groundbreaking high-power microwave (HPM) systems designed to counter the growing challenge of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). https://lnkd.in/eb5-HKjz

China’s Power Projection vs. Europe’s Reality: The capability gap we can’t Ignore Europe’s defense industrial base is decades behind in several strategic domains. Blue-Water Carriers: China: Fujian (Type-003) supercarrier with electromagnetic catapults is entering sea trials. Europe’s only true CATOBAR carrier, the Charles de Gaulle (France), relies on older steam catapults and is approaching mid-life. The planned PA-Ng carrier won’t sail before ~2038. Italy’s Cavour and Trieste are STOVL platforms, smaller, with limited range and payload so Europe has no operational blue-water supercarrier with electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) capability to match China’s Fujian Stealth & Next-Gen Jets: While China is already testing the carrier-capable J-35 stealth fighter with internal weapons bays, Europe remains in the design phase. Programs such as FCAS (France–Germany–Spain) and Tempest (UK–Italy–Japan partnership) will not field an operational stealth jet for years. Europe has no indigenous stealth fighter ready for carrier operations. Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence: China: Type 096 SSBN and JL-3 SLBM promise a survivable, globe-ranging triad. Europe: France’s Triomphant and the UK’s Vanguard fleet. Numbers are small, industrial sustainment is limited, and overall sea-coverage and SLBM inventories are far below China’s projected scale. Hypersonics & Long-Range Strike: China: Operational DF-series hypersonic glide vehicles are parade-ready. Europe: ASN4G and FC/ASW are years from deployment. The STRATUS concept remain in R&D or early testing. No European hypersonic weapon is in mass production or deployment, leaving a multi-year gap. Drone & Counter-Drone Ecosystem: China: Swarming UAV/UGV/USV/UUV forces and mobile laser counter-drone units and electronic warfare are doctrine, not demos. Europe fields smaller reconnaissance and combat drones and is trialing lasers in the UK and Germany, but lacks scale, saturation tactics, and integrated C4ISR for mass autonomous operations. Missile Defence / Sea-Based Air Power: China’s modern Type-055 destroyers integrate long-range sensors, anti-ship/anti-air/ASW missiles, and carrier air support, creating a balanced strike fleet. Europe deploys capable systems like Aster, PAAMS, and SAMP/T, yet fleet size is limited and fragmented across nations, with fewer ships that can combine power-projection, missile defense, and sustained blue-water operations. So Europe’s fragmented procurement, dispersed budgets, and slower R&D cycles leave us with capable but small forces. China is fielding volume, speed, and integrated kill-chains across every domain. So a call to act: Accelerate FCAS/Tempest and hypersonic programs. Build a truly European blue-water strategy. Mandate post-quantum cryptography (PQC) across all C4ISR links now, not “later.” #Defensie #DefensieNL #EUDefense #EuropeanSecurity #QuantumSecurity #PostQuantum #MilitaireInnovatie #NAVO #BlackhillsQuantum #QuantumTech #DroneSecurity #Hypersonics #NIS2 #DORA

🇹🇷 Roketsan’s METE Laser-Guided Mini Missile At DSEI 2025, Roketsan showcased its METE (Laser Guided Mini Missile – LGMM) System, designed for precision engagement with lightweight platforms. 🔹 Weight: 1.3 kg 🔹 Range: 2 km 🔹 Length: 0.5 m 🔹 Warhead: Fragmentation (steel balls) What makes METE particularly versatile is its integration potential. STM’s UAVs and HAVELSAN’s UGVs are both capable of firing this missile, enhancing their lethality and providing compact yet precise strike capabilities for modern battlefield scenarios. 📸 Global Defense Insight | Media Partner at #DSEIUK2025 #Defense #Technology #Missiles #Roketsan #STM #HAVELSAN #DSEIUK2025 #GlobalDefenseInsight

#Day19/100 Update on Defence sector 🚀 Astra Microwave: Powering India’s Radar & Defense Electronics Revolution! 🇮🇳 For 30+ years, Hyderabad-based Astra Microwave Products Ltd. has been a pillar of self-reliance in electronic warfare, radar, and satellite electronics—enabling Atmanirbhar Bharat in defense and aerospace. - Product Spectrum: From Gallium Nitride (GaN) Transmit/Receive Modules (TRMs), radar subsystems (short/medium/long range), electronic warfare equipment, missile electronics, and navigation with indigenous NavIC chips, Astra’s portfolio covers all critical domains. - Space & ISRO Collaboration: Proud partner in every major Indian satellite mission since 2007—extensively contributing space-grade subsystems and flight hardware to ISRO. - Indigenization Champion: Designed, developed, and produced components and subsystems key to airborne, naval, and ground-based EW, with advanced wide-band modules (0.5–40 GHz). - Cutting-Edge R&D: Consistently investing 8% of revenues in innovation—recent R&D has yielded indigenous MMIC products, airborne/multi-object tracking radars, and high-end strategic electronics. - Top Clients: Solutions trusted by DRDO labs, Defense PSUs, all arms of Indian Armed Forces, ISRO, and global OEMs. - FY23 Revenue: ₹328 crore (▲15% YoY) | Net Profit: ₹36 crore | Profit Margin: ~11%[6]. - Order Book: Strong order pipeline driven by defence modernization, increased demand for indigenously built electronics, and “Make in India” push. - Leadership: Founded and led by sector veterans, including ex-DRDO scientists, Astra’s pedigree ensures deep trust across India’s strategic programs Radar - TRMs, airborne/ground/naval radars EW Systems - DLVA, BLI, DIFM, Radar Warning Rcvrs Space - Flight-qualified modules, antennas Communications - GaN, MMIC, transmitter subsystems ✨ Indigenizing Tomorrow’s Battlefields Astra’s journey from core RF modules to mission-critical systems for LCA, AEW&C, UTTAM Radar, and missile programs is a classic “Make in India” success story. Its entry into multi-function radars, high-frequency MMICs, and homeland security signals a new growth phase capturing both domestic and global opportunities. #AstraMicrowave #AtmanirbharBharat #DefenceTech #Radar #EW #ISRO #MakeInIndia #RFInnovation #IndianDefense #100DayChallenge

𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? The 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 (𝗘𝗢𝗜𝗥) 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 is projected to reach 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟮𝟰.𝟲𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 by 2030, growing at a 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗥 𝗼𝗳 𝟲.𝟮%. EOIR systems include night-vision devices, visible light cameras, IR sensors, lasers, and distance-measuring gear. They are critical for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), border defense, low-light missions, and overall battlefield awareness. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/g7cPEr9m 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 Rising demand for ISR capabilities across airborne, naval, and land platforms. Expanding defense budgets in North America and Asia-Pacific driving modernization. Advances in imaging tech: integration of infrared, image intensification, and laser systems with AI/ML support. Challenges include high costs, lifecycle management, weather performance, and regulatory restrictions. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 Lockheed Martin – Deep expertise in EOIR integration for airborne and reconnaissance platforms. Raytheon – Known for high-performance infrared targeting and surveillance systems. BAE Systems – Broad portfolio including naval and land EOIR sensors and systems. Thales – Strong in imaging, IR, and laser systems with cross-platform capabilities. Elbit Systems – Innovator in night-vision and unmanned system payloads. Northrop Grumman – Advanced sensor technologies for airborne and space domains. FLIR Systems – Leading in thermal imaging and portable EOIR solutions. General Dynamics – Trusted for integrated ISR and EOIR-enabled platforms. L3Harris Technologies – Specializes in EOIR solutions for targeting and reconnaissance. Leonardo – Strong European player with advanced sensor and infrared technologies. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Military EOIR Systems market is emerging as a key growth arena in defense technology. With rising geopolitical tensions and the increasing demand for reliable situational awareness, EOIR solutions are no longer optional — they are mission-critical. Investors should track companies pushing advancements in miniaturization, AI integration, and multi-platform adaptability, as these are the players most likely to capture long-term growth. #MilitaryEOIR, #ElectroOptical, #InfraredSystems, #DefenseTech, #ISR, #Surveillance, #AerospaceDefence, #NightVision, #SensorInnovation, #GlobalSecurity, #AIinDefense, #BorderSecurity