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The US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
US Navy Successfully Tests HELIOS Laser Weapon Aboard USS Preble: Report
A report from the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation included an undated photo showing a streak of white ...
U.S. Navy intercepted test drone with HELIOS directed-energy weapon
The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while ...
Image captures US Navy testing its new laser weapon: What to know about HELIOS
The undated image shows the U.S. Navy testing a weapon system known as HELIOS from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of ...
US Navy Tests Its HELIOS Laser By Blowing A Drone Out Of The Sky
The U.S. Navy has revealed that it tested out its High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) ...
USS Preble Fires HELIOS Laser, Proving High-Energy Weapons Are Closer to Naval Combat Reality
The HELIOS system, installed in 2022, is designed to neutralize drones, disable enemy sensors, and potentially counter ...
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US zaps drone using powerful laser weapon with 5-mile range in secret tests
The United States Navy has reportedly tested its HELIOS laser weapon on an aerial target at a unknown location sometime in ...
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Image captures US Navy testing its new laser weapon: What to know about HELIOS
An incredible image buried deep in an annual military report released last month shows the U.S. Navy test-firing a high-powered laser weapon at a drone target from one of its warships. The photo ...