US EditionUS Navy Tests HELIOS Laser Weapon on USS Preble
- A U.S. Warship, USS Preble, tested its HELIOS laser system by successfully destroying a drone during a demonstration at sea last week.
- The Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation reported that the HELIOS system was tested to verify its functionality and performance.
- U.S. Navy Captain Justin Harts stated, "We are thrilled to have Preble join the team in the Western Pacific," highlighting its advanced capabilities.
- Lockheed Martin, the developer of HELIOS, noted that it enhances the overall combat system effectiveness of the ship to deter future threats.
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USS Preble successfully tests laser weapon against drones
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, taking down aerial threats with precision. Installed on USS Preble, HELIOS represents a major shift in naval defence, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional interceptors
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Thelocalreport.inIncredible Pic Of US Navy's High-Powered Laser Weapon 'HELIOS' Surfaces Online
An incredible photo showing the US Navy firing off a drone-destroying laser weapon - called HELIOS - from one of its warships is going viral on social media. The undated image was published in the US Center for Countermeasures' annual report. It captured the warfighting laser technology being fired from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean. The demo aimed "to verify and validate the functionality, performance, and capability of th…
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