The DDS have developed a direct link laser communication system for use in space battles for communications between close warships. Instead of radio transmissions the new system uses extremely highly focussed lasers. These beams are virtually impossible to intercept and to jam and also has a very high bandwidth for data transfer.
6 development sets have been developed by DDS Research and they will be fitted to ships in a deployment later this year for field testing. If successful the new system will be rolled out to the whole fleet. The new system is an important part of the DDS' efforts to combat info-warfare and improve data and communications security.
