What is US Navy's HELIOS laser weapon that destroys drones in seconds?
The US Navy’s HELIOS laser weapon, a cutting-edge directed energy system, has demonstrated its potential in recent tests, taking down aerial threats with precision. Installed on USS Preble, HELIOS represents a major shift in naval defence,
USS Preble successfully tests laser weapon against drones
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Tribune News Service) — A new photo from the United States military shows the successful use of a laser weapon made to destroy drones. The U.S. Center for Countermeasures’ released the photo of the USS Preble using the laser weapon, referred to as “HELIOS” in its annual report.
U.S. Navy HELIOS laser test underscores greater advancements in Directed Energy Weapons
The U.S. Navy’s High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system faced its first airborne target during a test in 2024, a first-time for the HELIOS program that will help the U.S. Navy inform other programs under the Directed Energy and Electric Weapon System effort.
The U.S. Navy is Going All In on Lasers
Late last year, the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-88) conducted a test of its HELIOS weapons system against an airborne target. The syst
US Navy Destroyer Fires 60 KW Helios Combat Laser
The USS Preble is the first U.S. Navy vessel equipped with HELIOS, a 60-kilowatt-class directed energy laser weapon developed by Lockheed Martin. It is also the first laser weapon integrated with the Aegis combat system, a key feature that enhances the ship’s ability to track, engage, and neutralize threats.
US Warship Fires Laser Weapon in Stunning Photo
The USS Preble is the only U.S. destroyer armed with the HELIOS, which can fire laser beams to destroy fast attack craft and drones.
Incredible images capture US Navy testing its new laser weapon
(Web Desk) - The US Navy has released stunning images showing its incredible new drone-destroying laser weapon in action for the first time. The HELIOS system was tested aboard the USS Preble, with photos capturing its bright beam shooting an unmanned aerial vehicle out of the sky.
U.S. Navy unveils photo of warship firing high-powered laser weapon
The image published in an annual Navy report shows the High Energy Laser on USS Preble being tested on a drone target.
Navy's USS Preble debuts cutting-edge laser weapon HELIOS
The American Navy has released a new photo of the USS Preble, highlighting its new capabilities. This photo features the HELIOS system, a state-of-the-art laser weapon. The USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer,
US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.
Navy shows off new futuristic laser weapon
The Navy has shown off its jaw-dropping new laser weapon. The HELIOS system can be seen firing from a warship in an internal military report, published in January, showcasing the latest warfighting technology.
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FACT CHECK: Video Of Ship Firing Laser Weapon Is AI, Based On Real Image
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Lafayette native serves aboard the USS Preble
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