USA Today17d
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 the ocean. The demo was “to verify and validate the functionality ...
Interesting Engineering18d
US zaps drone using powerful laser weapon with 5-mile range in secret tests
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 ...
Newsweek19d
US Warship Fires Laser Weapon in Stunning Photo
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 ...
Navy Times19d
US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
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 Sun19d
US Navy seen firing futuristic drone-destroying laser weapon dubbed ‘Helios’ from warship in incredible declassified pic
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 ...