US Navy tests new drone-destroying laser weapon

The US Navy has tested a new drone-destroying laser weapon called HELIOS, developed by Lockheed Martin, which can hit targets up to five miles away with over 60 kilowatts of directed energy. The system is designed to counter threats from drones, small boats, and potentially incoming missiles, while disrupting intelligence and reconnaissance sensors on enemy vessels.

Deployment of UK's Dragonfire Laser Weapon in Ukraine

The UK is rushing to deploy a revolutionary laser weapon, Dragonfire, to Ukraine to counter cheap drone and missile threats. The weapon promises to be cost-effective and accurate, potentially changing the economics of warfare in Ukraine. Other directed-energy weapons like Project Ealing are also being considered for early deployment.