EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Laser Technologies for Defense will examine how advanced laser sources, beam control systems, and photonic components are driving next-generation capabilities in surveillance, communications, and threat countermeasures. Lasers offer precision, speed, and spectral flexibility that outperform conventional electromagnetic technologies in many defense-related applications.

The meeting will bring together laser manufacturers, photonic subsystem developers, materials suppliers, and defense system integrators to discuss innovations in high-power and semiconductor lasers, beam steering, optical sensing, and ruggedized photonic modules. Topics will include reliability under harsh conditions, thermal and mechanical design challenges, compact packaging, and scalable manufacturing paths.

From resilient laser platforms to integrated photonic systems, the session will highlight how laser technology is shaping advanced, robust, and future-ready defense architectures.