Enhancing Airborne Operations with Photonic Technologies (panel)

29 Sept 2026

• Photonic payloads for UAVs & aircraft

• Secure, jam-resistant optical communications

• Photonics for real-time navigation & situational awareness

• Balancing SWaP constraints for deploying advanced optical systems on airborne platforms

• Enhancing mission effectiveness through resilient, low-latency optical systems

Speakers
Shaun Viola
Shaun Viola, Systems Engineer - MBDA
John Robertson
John Robertson, Programme Manager - DSTL
Martin Agnew
Martin Agnew, Senior Technologist & Intrapreneur - New Business - Airbus