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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. “I immediately realized this was what our Ukrainian forces needed,” Smothers told me. Fiber optic drones could be a game changer — ...

Last year, fiber-optic drones emerged as a game-changing technology in the Russia-Ukraine War. By transmitting data through fiber-optic cables, these drones are immune to the electronic warfare ...

Integration of rugged fiber optics and chiclet-based optical transceivers promotes durability, miniaturization, and modularity for aerospace and defense applications. Difference between rugged fiber ...

Given the rapid pace of technological advancements on today’s battlefield (particularly in AI) understanding the capabilities of adaptive technologies and unmanned systems is imperative, especially ...

Ukrainian companies are increasing the production of fiber-optic drones. The drones can't be jammed with traditional electronic warfare, making them a huge threat in combat. BI spoke with several ...