High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance

"HELIOS" redirects here. For the Greek god, see Helios.
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
Used byUnited States Navy
Production history
DesignerLockheed Martin
Designed2018–2019
ManufacturerLockheed Martin

The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) or Mk 5 Mod 0 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 USS Preble (DDG-88) in 2019. By 2021, it was reportedly deployed onto the Arleigh Burke-class ship as part of its anti-air Aegis Combat System.

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