The U.S. Military is Mounting a Giant Laser Cannon on a Destroyer
The U.S. Navy says that it’s going to outfit a Destroyer ship with a laser system made by military contractor Lockheed Martin — and with the dramatic name HELIOS, which stands for High Energy Laser and Integrated Optical-dazzler with Surveillance.
“The HELIOS program is the first of its kind, and brings together laser weapon, long-range [intelligence and surveillance] and counter-[unmanned aerial system] capabilities, dramatically increasing the situational awareness and layered defense options available to the U.S. Navy,†said Lockheed spokesperson Michele Evans in a statement.
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The HELIOS system is designed to obliterate drones and small boats, according to Popular Mechanics — and it also reportedly has surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
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