U.S. Navy tests HELIOS laser weapon aboard USS Preble, showcasing high-energy defence capabilities against aerial threats with cost-effective, speed-of-light precision ...

The U.S. Navy tested a powerful new laser weapon called HELIOS, capable of downing drones at the speed of light.

In the vast expanse of the ocean, a streak of white light pierces the sky. It’s not a natural phenomenon, but a weapon — a ...

The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while ...