In other words, the HELIOS is a laser weapon. HELIOS was put on display by the United States Navy. In October 2024, the USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was equipped with the HELIOS ...

While only a few of the Navy’s vessels feature the new weapon, experts expect HELIOS and similar directed energy weapons to be incorporated into the fleet’s warships in the imminent future.

Feb. 5 (UPI) --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. The weapons is ...