A new laser gun from Lockheed Martin is ready for use in the United States

In late August, Lockheed Martin began installing combat lasers on American warships. Now it’s time for land transportation.

What is known about the new weapon

According to the source, Lockheed Martin has delivered a sample of the new weapon to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense.
This is the most powerful laser Lockheed Martin has ever produced. Five times more powerful than the HELIOS tactical laser delivered to the US Navy in August for installation on warships.
This 300 kilowatt class laser is already ready for integration with combat vehicles.

Lockheed Martin has increased power and efficiency and reduced the risk of future efforts to deploy high-power laser weapon systems by reducing the weight and bulk of CW high-energy lasers.
– says Rick Cordaro, vice president of Advanced Product Solutions at Lockheed Martin.

Initially, HELSI will be used in various promotional projects, including a laser air defense system called the High Energy Laser. Laboratory and field tests are scheduled for the end of this year.

Source: 24 Tv

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