Once a concept reserved for science fiction, laser weapons are now on the brink of transforming modern warfare with their speed, precision, and ability to strike without relying on traditional ...

An incredible image buried deep in an annual military report released last month shows the U.S. Navy test-firing a high-powered laser weapon at a drone target from one of its warships. The photo of ...

During its Pacific patrol last year, the USS Preble successfully shot down an unmanned aerial target using its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system.

In this undated photo from fiscal 2024, the Preble fires its HELIOS system during weapons testing. (DOT&E) The U.S. Navy successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and ...

The U.S. Navy unveiled a photo of a warship's high-powered laser weapon in an annual report released last month. The image published in the Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation's 2024 ...

A jaw-dropping new photo shows the US Navy firing off a drone-destroying laser weapon — dubbed Helios — from one of its warships. The undated image, which was published in the US Center for ...

USS Portland has been outfitted with a Laser Weapon System Demonstrator. (US Navy) US Navy (USN) Secretary Carlos Del Toro highlighted milestones and development of surface ship combat systems ...

USS Portland (LPD-27) successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a Solid State Laser in 2020. US Navy Image ARLINGTON, Va. – The new head of Naval Surfaces Force wants to accelerate ...