QCL Laser-Based Systems for Military and Defense Applications
Technology and Innovation Division – A Key Growth Engine for Solrom in the Coming Years
QCL lasers (Quantum Cascade Lasers) are semiconductor lasers that generate infrared radiation at various wavelengths.
The QCL laser market for military applications has been growing in recent years due to the increase in global defense budgets and the advantages of these lasers over traditional laser technologies for a wide range of defense applications, including target identification, remote sensing, and more.
Solrom’s patented QCL technology offers advantages including high power, competitive pricing, and high manufacturing efficiency compared to other QCL technologies in the market.
These capabilities enable the company to provide precise and cost-effective solutions for a variety of systems, such as DIRCM systems, sensors, laser designators, and surveillance systems across air, land, and sea platforms.
The company is focused on the growing global market of disruptive technologies for electronic warfare and is engaged in discussions for collaborations with various defense-sector clients. In October 2024, the company received its first order for QCL laser-based products manufactured by it from a major financially stable defense company operating in Israel.
Technology Innovation Division
Leveraging the synergy between Solrom Electronics’ activities in the defense industries and the unique QCL laser technology developed within the public company prior to its merger under 3DM and its adaptation for defense applications.
The QCL laser market (Quantum Cascade Laser) for military applications has been growing in recent years due to increased global defense budgets and the advantages of these lasers—semiconductor devices that generate mid- and long-wave infrared radiation at various wavelengths (3.8–12 microns)—over traditional laser technologies for a wide range of defense applications, such as:
• Target designation and marking
• Protection of aircraft and airborne platforms
• Jamming of enemy sensing and detection systems
• Advanced night vision
• Secure communications
• Active protection for neutralizing drones and unmanned aerial vehicles
Solrom’s QCL technology advantages include high output power (several watts), competitive pricing, and high manufacturing efficiency compared to other QCL technologies in the market. These capabilities enable the company to provide precise and cost-effective solutions for a variety of systems, including laser designators, jammers, sensors, and surveillance systems across air, land, and sea platforms.
