HELWS
HELWS
Local Air Defenses
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
HELWS
Designation
HELWS
Alternate Designation
High Energy Laser Weapon System
Equipment Type
Local Air Defenses
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2019
Description
The High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) is a US Air Force program aimed at delivering a weapon system capable of taking out unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The HELWS weapon system developed by Raytheon is capable of detecting, identifying and taking down drones utilizing directed energy. Targeting is provided by Raytheon Multi-spectral Targeting System (MTS) and whole system is mounted on a Polaris MRZR all terrain vehicle. The HELWS program kicked off in August 2019 with the aim to develop two prototypes by 2020.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Local Air Defenses
Status
Active
Also Known As
High Energy Laser Weapon System
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
October 22, 2019
Total Production
2
Specifications (Deagel)
Wheel Drive
4
Wheels
4
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Optronic Systems: AN/AAS-52 (1)
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003909
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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