| Developers: | General Atomics |
| Branches: | MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX |
| Technology: | Robotics |
2021: Pentagon begins using laser to transmit data from space to MQ-9 Reaper drones
At the end of June 2021, the US Space Development Agency announced the launch of satellites into low Earth orbit, which will have to communicate with the MQ-9 Reaper drone through optical channels or lasers. If the pilot project is successful, it will open the way for new, less susceptible to hacking communications between drones, jets and other weapons, as well as between commanders and operators. More details here.
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