Defence Thales plans acquisition of €3.9bn Exail to boost defence navigation and quantum sensing expertise Thales sales the planned acquisition will strengthen its capabilities across photonics, quantum sensing, inertial navigation and autonomous underwater platforms Latest Content Thales plans acquisition of €3.9bn Exail to boost defence navigation and quantum sensing expertise Photonics funding – June roundup: spending spree for AI optics and defence UK’s Defence Investment Plan looks to photonics for security strategy White papers Semiconductor packaging: from concept to commercialisation A comprehensive walk through of the various stages of package development in the semiconductor industry More content We expect breakthroughs “in the next five years”: QCi backs TFLN for industrialised quantum photonics Kopin secures funding to advance its MicroLED, NeuralDisplay and FPV optics SCD wins IR detector contract for North American airborne payloads Astrolight calls for NATO-wide laser comms use as GPS jamming reaches satellites Laser Shield Anti-Drone system shortlisted at Defense TechConnect after successful field test Cailabs raises €57m and partners with SES to advance optical ground stations for secure laser communications Photonics on the front line: The UK Defence sector teams up with light-based technologies Photon Lines: How to build long-term partnerships through technical expertise Aurelius secures $10m for autonomous laser defence system AeroVironment delivers laser comms and laser weapon orders Drone-fighting lasers and infrared detectors amongst new defence tech at DSEI 2025 Photonic Inc. secures $1m to develop quantum repeater technology proposal for NORAD Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 4 Next page Next ›