Meet HELIOS U.S. Navy’s New High-Powered Laser Weapon

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.
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.
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,
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.
US Navy Tests Its HELIOS Laser By Blowing A Drone Out Of The Sky
The U.S. Navy has revealed that it tested out its High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) by shooting an aerial target
U.S. Navy HELIOS laser test underscores greater advancements in Directed Energy Weapons
The U.S. Navy’s High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system faced its first airborne target during a test in 2024, a first-time for the HELIOS program that will help the U.S. Navy inform other programs under the Directed Energy and Electric Weapon System effort.
NDTV Explainer: The US Navy's HELIOS Laser Weapon Test
HELIOS is a high-powered laser weapon designed to neutralise threats like drones, fast attack boats, and even missiles.
U.S. Navy intercepted test drone with HELIOS directed-energy weapon
The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while enhancing naval operations in combat areas.
U.S. Successfully Tests Revolutionary 'HELIOS' Laser Weapon
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 newly released report.
Incredible 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 US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever
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 high-energy laser fired from the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer. This is HELIOS,
US Navy fires its high-powered laser weapon that could obliterate warships and drones, incredible photo shows
A jaw-dropping new photo shows the US Navy firing off a drone-destroying laser weapon — dubbed “Helios” — from one of its ...
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 ...
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US zaps drone using powerful laser weapon with 5-mile range in secret tests
The United States Navy has reportedly tested its HELIOS laser weapon on an aerial target at a unknown location sometime in ...
US Navy fires HELIOS laser weapon in stunning test, A major leap forward in naval defense technology after UK’s DragonFire breakthrough
The U.S. Navy has successfully tested its cutting-edge laser weapon system, HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical ...