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THAAD 6.0: US plans hypersonic-killing, AI-driven, laser-armed missile defense system
In a significant move to bolster the United States’ missile defense capabilities, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has ...
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The US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever
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 ...
What is US Navy's HELIOS laser weapon that destroys drones in seconds?
The US Navy’s HELIOS laser weapon, a cutting-edge directed energy system, has demonstrated its potential in recent tests, ...
U.S. Navy intercepted test drone with HELIOS directed-energy weapon
The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while ...
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US Navy laser weapon destroys drones, sensors
The US Navy demonstrated its new HELIOS laser weapon that intercepts enemy drones, missiles, and sensors. The Pentagon’s ...
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SMDC radar team integrally supports C-UAS, missile defense mission
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s Technical Center uses precision track and search Ku-band interferometric ...
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NDTV Explainer: The US Navy's HELIOS Laser Weapon Test
The US Navy has successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system on one of its warships. The test, which took place in 2024, is a major ...
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Israel's new 'Gabriel 5' sea-to-sea missile makes first navy test debut
The Israeli Navy successfully conducted an operational test launch of the Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile, the IDF announced on Thursday. The test, carried out by the Israeli Navy’s Missile Ship ...
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.
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Iron Dome for America: How would it work?
US Missile Defense Since the ... with the US Aegis system demonstrating that it can even take out orbital satellites, if required. In addition, laser weapons are increasing in power, range ...