SpaceWar.com reports: “Raytheon UK, a division of RTX’s Raytheon business, announced the successful live-firing of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) by the British Army, targeting and neutralizing moving aerial threats. The demonstration, conducted in Wales, was part of the Ministry of Defence’s Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) program.
During the trial, British Army soldiers trained in the operation of the HELWS system effectively engaged moving aerial targets, marking a significant milestone in the program. According to James Gray, chief executive and managing director of Raytheon UK, ‘Our High-Energy Laser Weapon System has been used in operations globally, and now the British Army is experimenting with this game-changing capability. The success of this test is the result of the skill, dedication, and vision of our scientists and engineers who have collaborated with the British Army to help fulfil its commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation.’
This experiment represents the first instance of the British Army testing a high-energy laser weapon mounted on an armored vehicle. The trial included comprehensive training for soldiers on the weapon’s tracking and targeting systems, underscoring its practical application in operational scenarios…”
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