Laser communications aren’t just a step forward. They represent a whole new frontier for defence, connectivity, and global infrastructure. With data demands skyrocketing and RF networks approaching their limits, optical satellite links are fast emerging as the backbone of tomorrow’s secure, high-throughput systems.

In this episode of Tech Command Investing, host Alain Gavin sits down with Jean-François Morizur, founder and CEO of Cailabs, to explore the rise of dual-use laser communications and their strategic potential. From battlefield coordination to autonomous operations, we uncover how this French deep-tech startup is carving out a critical role in one of the most advanced corners of space and defence technology.

Jean-François unpacks the breakthrough that’s helping Cailabs overcome atmospheric turbulence, one of the last great technical hurdles to scaling laser comms, and explains why this could unlock real-time, unjammable connectivity between orbit and Earth.

We also dive into the investor landscape, the battle for spectrum dominance, and how AI is fuelling unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency links from space to edge. With €46 million raised and defence agencies already taking notice, this conversation charts where laser comms are heading and why they might soon be as essential as GPS.

From ISR to finance, disaster relief to telecoms, laser comms could redefine how power, data, and security are projected on a global scale.

📡 Explore the future of frictionless, secure space connectivity in this game-changing episode.

📊 Key figures and diagrams from this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/i4lrnq5yayh2j76p2iekz/ABqUmNO0gA8ilY3nWACz3us?rlkey=xqyttzqgpovuxhhnhw920as49&st=r8bnuomf&dl=0📚 Additional resources mentioned in this episode:The Economist – DARPA, lasers and an internet in orbithttps://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2023/02/08/darpa-lasers-and-an-internet-in-orbit?giftId=797a7a46-52c2-47ba-84c3-a6d9d8c1dc49Reddit – Ongoing discussion on r/lasercomhttps://www.reddit.com/r/lasercom/s/DAQ0SGbfdv

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🎧 Tune in now to understand why laser communications are no longer sci-fi. They are the infrastructure behind the next era of space-enabled security and sovereignty.

Space-based solar power is no longer science fiction—it’s happening now. And the implications for defence, energy resilience, and global power dynamics are enormous.

As the race for energy dominance intensifies, traditional terrestrial infrastructure may not be enough to meet the strategic demands of tomorrow’s military and industrial systems. That’s where Space Solar comes in—pioneering new frontiers in how we harvest and beam energy from orbit.

In this episode of Tech Command Investing, we sit down with Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar, to explore how this cutting-edge startup is developing game-changing technology to capture solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly back to Earth. Sam breaks down the mechanics behind the concept, the challenges in scaling, and why this technology could offer an unprecedented tactical advantage—especially in remote or contested environments.

We discuss the global implications of space-based power, how it could redefine supply chain independence, and why governments and defence agencies are already taking notice. Sam also shares insights into investor appetite, deep-tech funding challenges, and how Space Solar is navigating one of the most capital-intensive and high-stakes arenas in the world.

With global tensions rising and energy security becoming a central theme of geopolitics, this episode is essential listening for those tracking the intersection of cleantech, space innovation, and defence strategy.

📊 Access the key figures mentioned in this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/TCIEP4

📚 For further reading, here is the list of recommended books:

The Case for Space Solar Power – John Mankins

The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century – George Friedman

The Future of Geography – Tim Marshall

Power Beaming: History, Theory, and Practice – Paul Jaffe, Tom Nugent, Bernd Strassner II, Mitchel Szazynski

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🎧 Tune in now to understand why space-based solar energy might be the next great leap in dual-use infrastructure.

The battlefield is moving to space, and the biggest challenge is seeing what’s happening in real-time. Traditional satellite tracking and space domain awareness systems are struggling to keep up with the sheer number of objects in orbit and the increasing militarisation of space.

Enter neuromorphic computing - AI that mimics the human brain to process information at lightning speed, using only a fraction of the power and data bandwidth.

In this episode of Tech Command Investing, we sit down with Jonathon Wolfe, CEO of Optera, to discuss why space is now the most contested domain and how AI is revolutionising the way we track, predict, and respond. He explains how neuromorphic sensors provide a significant advantage in satellite security, missile tracking, and autonomous defence. We also examine why traditional space surveillance is failing, how Optera is working to solve this issue, and what investors need to know about the multi-billion-dollar market in neuromorphic AI. Finally, we explore the future of space warfare and whether AI-powered satellites will eventually be able to defend themselves.

With global superpowers racing for space dominance, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone following the future of defence, AI, and investment in dual-use technology.

We mentioned several figures during this session that you can access using the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kud0o964bvaiotrilyddr/ADlL7HicQTSu6b45NFofhoQ?rlkey=6keegf90jncy83igqjdz5t8oe&st=a8kipuxo&dl=0

You can also view the book Primer to Neuromorphic Computing, mentioned at the end, here: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/primer-to-neuromorphic-computing/garg/978-0-443-21480-6

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