N. Charleston, SC (August 29, 2025) The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Quantum and Applied Optics team tests a newly developed free space optical communications platform. NIWC Atlantic is advancing naval communication with the establishment of its unique laser ranges. These facilities, designed for the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of cutting-edge optical communication and sensing systems, are poised to give the warfighter a decisive edge in an increasingly complex operational environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Joe Bullinger/Released)