USN Laser test successful UAS interdiction

[KevinB]

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.

www.navytimes.com

 

[KevinB]

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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.

www.usatoday.com

HELIOS: US tests laser weapons that can fry enemy drone 5 miles away

The United States Navy has reportedly tested its HELIOS laser weapon on an aerial target at a unknown location sometime in 2024.

interestingengineering.com

 

[medicineman]

I guess with a name like HELIOS, it's a Greek space laser so shouldn't upset MTG too much?

 

[Good2Golf]

I guess with a name like HELIOS, it's a Greek space laser so shouldn't upset MTG too much?

Otherwise it would be שֶׁמֶש…

 

[OldSolduer]

Otherwise it would be שֶׁמֶש…

Could it be a game changer?