Left: The Laser Weapons System Demonstrator (LWSD)—a solid-state, high-energy infrared laser tested by USS Portland (LPD 27)—is shown high above the deck at the bow just ahead of the ship’s ...

The US Navy is helping to eliminate the need for a human operator to counter drone swarm attacks. An effort led by the Naval ...

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

The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.

The system can offer several capabilities, including as a destructive laser weapon and also an optical dazzler for ... The CCM FY2024 Annual Report says: "CCM supported the Navy’s demonstration on USS ...

ABU DHABI—Rafael is introducing a new laser air defense system, offering a mobile version of its Iron Beam in its bet that ...

The HELIOS system, developed by Lockheed Martin, uses more than 60 kilowatts of directed energy—enough to power 60 homes. The laser can destroy targets up to five miles away and operate without ...