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USS Preble's HELIOS Laser Downs Four Drones in Navy Testing
Key Takeaways
- USS Preble's 60-kilowatt HELIOS laser destroyed four drones in live-fire testing at the Pacific Missile Range Facility
- The laser burned through drone airframes in seconds, marking the most successful shipboard laser weapon test to date
- HELIOS integrates with the ship's Aegis combat system, providing an effectively unlimited magazine against cheap drone threats
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DT Editorial Team··6 min read·via navalnews.com