U.S. Navy Unveils New Laser Weapon During Iran Conflict

U.S. NAVY UNVEILS NEW LASER WEAPON DURING IRAN CONFLICT

In one of the most technologically sophisticated phases of modern warfare, U.S. military forces have deployed new laser weapons in direct combat during the ongoing conflict with Iran — marking an unprecedented real‑world test of directed‑energy systems in high‑intensity operational conditions.

The weapon system, widely identified as the High‑Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) — developed by Lockheed Martin and deployed aboard U.S. Navy destroyers — has been observed engaging Iranian drones and small aerial threats in the Gulf region.