It seems like something out of science fiction, but it's fact: America's new military laser is showing it can shoot down drones. And it's still being developed.

An AI-generated video, based on an official photograph, showing the U.S. Navy testing a directed energy weapon from a naval ...

U.S. Navy tests HELIOS laser weapon aboard USS Preble, showcasing high-energy defence capabilities against aerial threats with cost-effective, speed-of-light precision ...

The U.S. Navy tested a powerful new laser weapon called HELIOS, capable of downing drones at the speed of light.

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 ...

The future of war is upon us. However, while many are worried about the implications of AI and drones changing the landscape of conflicts the world over, the U.S. Navy is now testing its newest piece ...

An undated photo from 2024 shows USS Preble firing its High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system during testing. File Image/US Director, Operational Test & ...

The USS Preble, a U.S. Navy destroyer stationed in Japan, has successfully tested its HELIOS laser weapon system by engaging a drone in the Western Pacific. This event signifies a pivotal advancement ...

The laser system, designed to disable a drone, is named HELIOS, an acronym for High Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance. The photograph shows the USS Preble, a warship, emitting a ...

The US Navy has successfully tested a laser weapon called the High-Energy Laser with an Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system from one of its warships. Published in the US Center ...

The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while ...