O nouă tehnologie militară, dezvoltată din medicină, „aude” un petrolier de la 100 de kilometri sub apă. De ce o vor zeci de marine militare

A Dutch startup, Optics11, has developed an underwater microphone using optical fiber technology, surpassing traditional sonar sensitivity. The company is in talks with numerous military navies, with several already testing their products. Originally designed for medical applications, the technology can detect large vessels from significant distances. Optics11's systems, including OptiBarrier and OptiArray, are designed for permanent underwater surveillance and can be deployed from various naval platforms. The firm operates under strict confidentiality, opting for trade secrets over patents to protect its innovations. Recent funding has surged due to increased interest in underwater monitoring capabilities.