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Tony @MBTA is a dumpster fire

Finally some actual new toys. Seems like the US was sleeping the wheel when others brought up hypersonic rockets and drone arsenals live.

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Brennan M. Woodruff

@BrennanWoodruff

So the MAC cannons from Halo are real now. Hell yeah.

Hmmm direct energy weapons have been deployed for a couple years now. I wonder how many regular folks know about this tech?

It's called Soccer

not football and tell China to get out of our canal.... I'm assuming that's how the conversation went after firing the laser outside of the Panama Canal area

JK of course...

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Alexander Riccio (@co2trackers)

@ariccio

Feb 2

I'm curious, if anybody knows, does any onboard power demand have to be curtailed to run this?

Military technological advancements starting to leapfrog like we're in WW3. All driven by drones.

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Progressing California

@ProgressingCali

I used to dream of a modern BBN built on an Iowa-styled hull with turret mounted rail guns and bristling with defensive lasers. While I'll never see that dream I love seeing one part of it setting sea trials.

HVAC Barclay

@BigDickBarclay

Feb 2

The NCR doesn’t stand a chance

In b&w it kinda looks like an M61 Vulcan doing double time (but very much dissimilar otherwise)

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i'm assuming mirrors are involved in the targeting and focusing of the optics. does that mean a target covered in the material used by the mirrors would be immune and could potentially redirect it to another target? i'm completely smooth brain in this area.

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The system's modular design allows its power output to be scaled between 60 and 120 kilowatts. Unlike conventional weapons that can run out of ammunition, HELIOS can continue to engage multiple threats as long as it has power, providing a virtually limitless magazine.

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The HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance) laser weapon is a directed energy system developed by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Navy. Here are some key points about the HELIOS: - HELIOS is designed to counter threats like drones, small

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DedCatson (soup mode)

@DedWhaleson

Jan 17

Replying to @redactedrain

that video does go crazy hard though, don't blame him

freakkin lasers

I need a laser weapon

Why is it visible?

can it stop a swarm of drones?

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Uhh…hate to say this, but…well maybe I shouldn’t, being that almost all you other folks are college graduates on here and I just finally graduated HS at 72 two years ago, but there is a reason LASERs work and I learned this waaay back at Franklin Loomis grade school, from my

U mean the weapons we were told didn’t exist and were just conspiracy theories?

This pertains to a wider mission that I have been advocating for a while now. That is SPACE-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE.

From

I have been saying for years, hypersonics don't matter, because the US has and is developing laser weapons. Lasers will eventually end the need for missile defense systems,

And this was the end result...

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Can it cook a thanksgiving turkey?

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Periodic Audio: Mobile First Hi-Fi

@periodicaudio

Feb 2

Soon.... Soon.

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does...does it make a cool sound?

the future of warfare is just expensive light shows

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Doolly Noted

@doollynoted

Note: USS Preble (DDG-88), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is equipped with the HELIOS laser weapon system, developed by Lockheed Martin. This 60-120 kW laser is designed to counter drones, small boats, and missiles, providing a cost-effective defense with unlimited shots as

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Chris Nodimas

@CholeraFan

As long as it's not foggy or raining, pretty cool

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Mount this laser on Starship or Starlink.

OUR WARSHIPS HAVE LASER WEAPONS WAT

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@EvrybodynthrMom

I wonder what happens if the enemy paints their missiles blue?

Non-NATO countries finna find out why we don’t have affordable healthcare or universal preK

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Artificial Intelligence Industries

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Light-speed freedom projector

I asked Grok ..

The HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance) is a directed energy weapon system developed by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Navy. Here's an overview based on current information: Purpose and Capabilities**: HELIOS is designed to counter threats such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), small boats, and potentially even anti-ship cruise missiles. It offers both hard kill (physical destruction) and soft kill (disruption of sensors) capabilities. The system can "dazzle" or damage sensors on enemy platforms, providing a non-lethal option to neutralize threats. Integration**: It is the first laser weapon system to be integrated with the U.S. Navy's Aegis Combat System, enhancing the capabilities of ships like the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. This integration allows for coordinated engagement with other weapons systems on the ship. Power and Scalability**: Initially, HELIOS was a 60-kilowatt class laser, but it has been noted to be scalable up to 120 kilowatts, which would allow for engagements at longer ranges and against more diverse threats. Deployment**: The USS Preble (DDG 88) has been a focal point for HELIOS testing and deployment. Recent reports and posts on X indicate that USS Preble has been outfitted with HELIOS, undergoing at-sea testing to demonstrate its operational capabilities. Testing and Operational Use**: Testing has shown success in engaging aerial targets like drones, with the Navy conducting demonstrations to verify its functionality, performance, and capability. These tests are crucial for further refinement and integration into naval operations. Strategic Importance**: The deployment of HELIOS signifies a shift towards more sustainable and versatile defense mechanisms within naval strategy, potentially altering the dynamics of future naval engagements by providing a cost-effective solution with a virtually unlimited magazine due to its use of energy rather than physical ammunition. Challenges**: Despite its advanced capabilities, challenges remain, particularly concerning power generation for sustained use and the effects of atmospheric conditions on laser effectiveness. The Navy is actively working on these issues, including enhancing shipboard power systems. Future Prospects**: The success of HELIOS could pave the way for more widespread use of directed energy weapons across the U.S. Navy fleet, with plans to expand to higher power systems like the 150 kW Laser Weapon System Demonstrator. This information is based on recent web articles and posts on X, reflecting the current developments and deployment of the HELIOS system within the U.S. Navy.

If seeing this now shows that they have something else at least 10/20 years more advanced but we won’t see them yet, it’s always been like this, remember when black jets were bombing Baghdad they had never seen before

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1) Show the target damage. 2) Show the repetition rate. 3) Show what the crew has to do to avoid going blind. 4) Why can the camera see the beam?

It's good for drones and small boats, but a ship's power plant cannot generate enough energy to take down a fighter jet or another ship—not even a nuclear-powered one.

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Joanna Maverick

@JoannaMaverick

The HELIOS 'Directed Energy' is real. It was developed by Lockheed Martin. This page from the manufacturer includes a real video of the implementation of it. Just scroll down.

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Directed Energy

Experience the potential of our laser weapons and directed energy weapon technologies, providing affordable alternatives for air, ground, and sea platforms.

I wonder what the nickname for that thing is?

So not saying that wasn’t my first thought

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Three feet to infinity

@hyperfocal

Feb 2

Somewhere in Russia, office supply stores are being raided for all their laser pointers.

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Oh, great, a laser show on a warship. Because what the ocean really needed was more disco vibes.

If we know and see about this, they already got something crazier in production. That new American Iron Dome is going to be something out of Warhammer 40k

Need more of this

Next step: make it spaceborne.

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Shooting News Weekly

@SN_Weekly_

They've going to hold raffles on board for the chance to barbecue Houthis using the HELIOS joystick.

The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) is a Lockheed Martin-developed high-energy laser weapon designed to intercept combat drones, fast-attack craft, and missiles. In order to run for just 10 seconds, it consumes the energy of five double

Lasers being silent is so disappointing.

Reminds me of the old Star Blazers cartoon from the 80's

Navy’s Destroyer with New Laser Is Truly a "Monster" at Sea

In an August 18th press release, Lockheed Martin announced it had delivered and installed the first High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Sur...

And this is on a ship. Now imagine the mobile, land-based version shooting down cartel quadcopters with grenades strapped to them. Meanwhile, we're rolling fleets of MQ-9s with AIM-114 R9Xs. How long do you think the cartels will last?

Is that a daylight photo or night time?

What's the range on white laser beam

Old technology, Richie Rich and his family been had one of these…..

I think it's great that we have the ability to employ this technology, as long as it is never aimed at our own people, property, infrastructure or lands including dry brush laden forests, hills and mountains. Yes, I said it.

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OSINTtechnical

@Osinttechnical

Feb 2

The US Navy released a new photo of USS Preble (DDG-88) firing her HELIOS laser weapon.

Badass lol

Hey

looks like they finally added the food coloring

Makes hypersonic missiles and drones obsolete

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Have they got rail guns yet? nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2023/

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Glenn E Di 𝕏 on - e/acc

@dixongexpat

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60kW is still well below the 300kW required to take down missiles tho

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Next important demo: How fast can this take out a 500-1000+ element drone swarm?

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The future is coming and it looks terrifying. Then again, I’d suppose seeing a nuclear weapon or machine gun firing for the first time was equally chilling.