In the vast expanse of the ocean, a streak of white light pierces the sky. It’s not a natural phenomenon, but a weapon — a high-energy laser fired from the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer. This is HELIOS,

The US Navy’s HELIOS laser weapon, a cutting-edge directed energy system, has demonstrated its potential in recent tests, taking down aerial threats with precision. Installed on USS Preble, HELIOS represents a major shift in naval defence,

The United States Navy released the first real image of the HELIOS, an advanced laser weapon system installed on warships.

The undated image shows the U.S. Navy testing a weapon system known as HELIOS from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean.