Lasers for improved protection against Russia

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025

Der Standard

Lithuanian startup Astrolight tests laser communication for military resilience against hybrid threats, planning a ground station in Greenland.

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Lithuanian startup Astrolight is testing laser communication for naval use and working to increase resilience against Russia’s hybrid warfare in Greenland and space. While laser communication is being researched, its effectiveness can be limited by clouds. To address this, Astrolight is positioning lasers in Greenland where clear days are more frequent than in continental Europe. The European Space Agency (ESA) is funding an optical ground station using Astrolight laser technology in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, which will be completed by the end of 2026 and will be the northernmost of its kind.

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