The US Navy has revealed new details about a laser weapon test conducted last ...

The Navy sees HELIOS and other directed energy weapons as critical capabilities, but has faced persistent challenges in ...

Israeli defence technology firm Rafael says its Iron Beam directed energy weapon has achieved operational status following ...

Lockheed Martin’s “HELIOS” anti-drone laser passed a recent test with flying colors, according to CEO Jim Taiclet.

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The US Navy has confirmed that a frontline destroyer has successfully used a ship-mounted laser weapon to defeat multiple uncrewed aerial threats during a recent at-sea demonstration.

Laser beams, robodogs and drone-zapping microwaves - these are the types of weapons that could be deployed on battlefields in the not too distant future. Some are already here. The threat of a wider ...

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The US Navy (USN) is investing heavily in laser weapons to enhance the lethality and protection of its in-service and future ...

The Lockheed Martin -developed HELIOS shipboard laser system was successfully tested at sea against four drones, the company ...

The global directed energy weapons market was valued at 7.11 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 32.53 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 18.60% from 2025 to 2033. The directed energy ...