TILBA®-LOS: operational optical communication for secure and high-capacity links
Cailabs announces the launch of TILBA®-LOS, an optical communication system designed for operational deployment.
This announcement marks a new step for this product, now validated for operational deployment following several exercises conducted with the French Armed Forces.
The need for secure, discreet and resilient communications is increasing in constrained environments, particularly in defense and critical infrastructure sectors.
A key step toward operational optical communications
In this context, free-space optical communications are emerging as an alternative to traditional radio-frequency systems, helping reduce the risks of detection, interception and dependence on the electromagnetic spectrum.
With TILBA®-LOS, Cailabs reaches an important milestone: enabling effective deployment in operational environments.
Demonstrations conducted with the French Armed Forces
The launch of TILBA®-LOS builds on three military exercises conducted with the French Armed Forces in representative environments.
During these deployments, the system maintained 10 Gbps high-capacity communication links over several tens of kilometers. The environmental constraints encountered confirmed the product’s maturity and its ability to operate in the field.
These trials represent a key step in validating the system’s robustness and maturity beyond controlled testing environments.
Opening the way to new operational use cases
These initial deployments pave the way for the use of optical communications in scenarios where traditional solutions face limitations:
• radio-silent communications
• congested or contested environments
• temporary high-capacity links
• securing sensitive communications
TILBA®-LOS thus provides a complementary solution to existing infrastructures, helping strengthen the resilience and security of critical networks.
From technology development to field deployment
The launch of TILBA®-LOS illustrates the evolution of optical communication technologies toward solutions that can be effectively deployed in real-world conditions.
It reflects Cailabs’ approach to transforming photonic innovation into deployable systems adapted to operational constraints.
Learn more about the features and capabilities of the TILBA®-LOS optical communication system on the product page.