From EDFAs to Chip-Scale Parametric Amplifiers, Quantum Photonics, and AI Data Center Networks IDST Internal Classification: Mid-Term (3–7 Years) | Strategic Impact | Technology & Capability Intelligence | Long-Term (8–15 Years) | Strategic Competition | Capability Intelligence | Operational Impact | Technology Watch | Near-Term (0–2 Years) | Threat Assessment Introduction: Optical Amplifiers Become Strategic…

