HELIOS Laser of the USA reaches operational readiness

Photo: HELIOS laser test on USS PREBLE. US Navy

HELIOS Laser from the USA reaches operational readiness

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In 2025, the U.S. Navy tested a sea-based laser weapon under near-operational conditions for the first time. The HELIOS system developed by Lockheed Martin was successfully deployed on the destroyer USS „Preble“ to defend against several drones.

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28 Apr 2026

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