The National Interest

The “HELIOS” Test Proves America Is Serious About Laser Weapons

Combining a high-energy laser with an optical dazzler, HELIOS can both destroy and disable threats, as well as disrupt enemy sensors. Today, the United States finds itself living in a world that its ...
The Express Tribune

Images show US Navy testing HELIOS laser weapon that never runs out of power

The US Navy has made a groundbreaking leap in defense technology with the public demonstration of its new HELIOS laser weapon system, capable of shooting down drones and other threats at the speed of ...
UPI

U.S. Navy intercepted test drone with HELIOS directed-energy weapon

Feb. 5 (UPI) --The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while enhancing naval operations in combat areas. The weapons is the ...
Business Wire

Qarbon Aerospace successfully completes icing tunnel test for patented Helios Ice Protection TM system

RED OAK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qarbon Aerospace, Inc. (Qarbon Aerospace) has successfully completed another icing tunnel test of their patented Helios Ice Protection TM System. Qarbon Aerospace’s ...
NDTV

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 step ...