The First International Standard For Tactical Fiber Optic Cables

Q&A with Tuvia Liberman, CTO, Teldor Cables & Systems

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) aims to ensure consistent quality and clear language among manufacturers, suppliers, and installers.

Most cables used today for military/defense applications (often called “tactical cables”) demonstrate highly enhanced mechanical and environmental performance when compared to their civilian cousins. Over the past 20 years, more and more designers and procurement officers have been transitioning from copper-based (twisted pair or coaxial) conductors to optical fiber communications.

With the promise of exceptional bandwidth, lighter weight, and reduced outer diameter, coupled with immunity to electromagnetic noise (and wiretapping), fiber optic communication cables for military/defense applications have all but become the norm.