Defence lasers and optronic systems:

Semiconductor diode lasers are close second to solid-state lasers in usage as far as tactical military applications of lasers are concerned. Laser aiming modules fitted on small arms and used to enhance night-fighting capability of infantry soldiers, short-to-medium range eye-safe laser rangefinders used for observation and surveillance, laser proximity sensors and short range laser dazzlers are some prominent examples. Focus in this part of the article is on semiconductor diode laser electronics