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In this undated photo from fiscal 2024, the Preble fires its HELIOS system during weapons testing. (DOT&E) The U.S. Navy successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler ...

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. The demo was “to verify and validate the functionality ...

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U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin, which developed the HELIOS, said in a press release: "HELIOS enhances the overall combat system effectiveness of the ship to deter future threats and ...

The remarkable picture shows the USS Preble (DDG-88) deploying its formidable HELIOS laser system out at sea as Washington continues to prepare in the face of incoming enemy threats. An unmanned ...

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Why is this test important? The HELIOS demonstration aimed to validate its performance against unmanned aerial vehicles. While the exact date and location of the test were not disclosed, this ...

Artist's impression of HELIOS in operation. According to the Navy, the test was conducted “to verify and validate the functionality, performance and capability” of HELIOS. It is also a ...

The US Navy has successfully tested a laser weapon called the High-Energy Laser with an Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system from one of its warships. Published in the US Center ...