HELLADS
HELLADS
Local Air Defenses
Basic Information
Name
HELLADS
Designation
HELLADS
Alternate Designation
High-Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System
Equipment Type
Local Air Defenses
Manufacturer
General Atomics
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The High-Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System (HELLADS) is a program sponsored by DARPA is a defensive laser weapon system intended to counter rockets, mortars, vehicles and surface-to-air missiles. Basically, the HELLLADS developed by General Atomics is a lightweight and compact, electrically driven solid state laser intended for tactical use onboard ships and ground vehicles. The DARPA completed laboratory tests of the new solid state laser weapon system in May 2015 paving the way for field testing.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Local Air Defenses
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
High-Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
General Atomics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2020
Total Production
?
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003190
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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