High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance

High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS)
USS Preble (DDG-88) firing its HELIOS system
TypeLaser weapon
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2019-present
Production history
DesignerLockheed Martin

The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) is a Lockheed Martin-developed 60 kilowatt high-energy laser weapon designed to intercept combat drones, fast-attack craft, and missiles. After winning the contract in 2018, the first announced installation was on the USS Preble (DDG-88) in 2019. By 2021 it was reportedly deployed onto an Arleigh Burke-class ship as part of its anti-air Aegis Combat System.

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