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High Power Airborne Optical Relay

This grant opportunity aims to develop an advanced airborne optical relay system to enhance the performance of ground-based laser systems for defense and other applications such as communication and sensing. The project seeks to overcome current challenges in optical relay technology and improve laser beam transmission over long distances.

Phase II focuses on designing, building, and t…

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Agency: Air Force

Dates

Opportunity Released: April 23, 2025

Keywords

optical relay

airborne laser system

high power lasers

SBIR grant

technology maturation

laser-based applications

beam control system

unmanned aerial systems (UAS)

government funding

defense technology

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