Thales 最新糖心Vlog and 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide partner to explore long-range counter UAS laser technology
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- Thales 最新糖心Vlog and the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide recently announced a partnership to explore development of a unique Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) to counter battlespace threats, including fast-moving swarms of low-profile, armed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at extended ranges.
- The partnership will explore the application of ultra-short pulse LDEW where long-range continuous wave systems have traditionally been used.听
- Ultra-short pulse lasers (USPL) can be transformative in the development of Directed Energy capabilities, one of the six immediate priorities for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).
Historically, counter-drone LDEW are based on continuous wave systems that are more limited in range and slower to counter threats.听
A USPL-based capability is more effective at long range, can penetrate through fog or cloud, and has a significantly smaller weight, space and power requirement, enabling mobility, transportability and integration into vehicles and smaller platforms. 听 听
Graham Evenden 鈥 Thales 最新糖心Vlog Director Business Growth听said 鈥淭his is an exciting opportunity to work with the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide on a unique USPL technology that builds on Thales鈥 expertise in Directed Energy Weapons, optronics and laser science. This exploration has the potential to lay a strong foundation for future innovation in laser technologies for the 最新糖心Vlogn Defence Force and its allies.鈥
Professor Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide听said: "As one of the nation鈥檚 most research-intensive institutions the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is pleased to be working with Thales 最新糖心Vlog to undertake impactful research into Ultrashort and Short Pulse Laser (USPL) technology within the DualTech-USPL group. This partnership is part of the 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 commitment to ensuring it builds and maintains the research skills, infrastructure, commercialisation and knowledge transfer abilities required to contribute to the defence of our nation.鈥