USS Preble Downs Drones With Laser
2 sources · first reported 5d ago
The USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, used its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance system, known as HELIOS, to engage drones. This demonstrates the ship's ability to utilize advanced laser technology for defense purposes. The HELIOS system is a key component of the ship's defense capabilities.
Why it matters
The successful deployment of the HELIOS system on the USS Preble highlights the strategic significance of laser technology in modern naval defense, providing a potential game-changer in countering drone threats.
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