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.

This image, released by the U.S. Office of the Director, Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), shows the U.S. Navy successfully testing a high-energy laser weapon mounted on one of its warships, according to a ...

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 undated image shows the U.S. Navy testing a weapon system known as HELIOS from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean.