USS Preble successfully tests laser weapon against drones
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Tribune News Service) — A new photo from the United States military shows the successful use of a laser weapon made to destroy drones. The U.S. Center for Countermeasures’ released the photo of the USS Preble using the laser weapon, referred to as “HELIOS” in its annual report.
The “HELIOS” Test Proves America Is Serious About Laser Weapons
Combining a high-energy laser with an optical dazzler, HELIOS can both destroy and disable threats, as well as disrupt enemy sensors.
US Navy Destroyer Fires 60 KW Helios Combat Laser
The USS Preble is the first U.S. Navy vessel equipped with HELIOS, a 60-kilowatt-class directed energy laser weapon developed by Lockheed Martin. It is also the first laser weapon integrated with the Aegis combat system, a key feature that enhances the ship’s ability to track, engage, and neutralize threats.
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.
Navy HELIOS Laser Aboard USS Preble Zaps Drone In Latest Test
The Navy has disclosed that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Preble successfully test-fired its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system to take out an aerial target drone in Fiscal Year 2024.
U.S. Navy unveils photo of warship firing high-powered laser weapon
Further testing of laser weapons is expected to continue on U.S. Navy ships in 2025, according to Naval News who first reported on the test. Last year, the Center for Countermeasures conducted 32 tests of different weapons and aircraft, according to the DOT&E’s fiscal report.
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Navy's USS Preble debuts cutting-edge laser weapon HELIOS
The American Navy has released a new photo of the USS Preble, highlighting its new capabilities. This photo features the HELIOS system, a state-of-the-art laser weapon. The USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer,
US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.
Navy shows off new futuristic laser weapon
The Navy has shown off its jaw-dropping new laser weapon. The HELIOS system can be seen firing from a warship in an internal military report, published in January, showcasing the latest warfighting technology.
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to support national strategic objectives," he said. USS Preble is the first destroyer in the world to be equipped with a ...
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USS Preble
The U.S. Navy’s USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, recently received a laser weapon system. The laser, called HELIOS, or High-Energy ...