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US Navy awards laser weapon systems contract

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Channel: News Direct · 2018 · News & Politics

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The U.S. Navy has awarded a $150 million contract for two high-power laser weapons systems by 2020.  

Lockheed Martin has agreed to provide the navy with a high-energy laser and integrated optical-dazzler with surveillance (HELIOS) system, Naval Technology reported. 

The HELIOS system combines a laser weapon, long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-unmanned aerial system (counter-UAS) capabilities. 

It's designed to counter drones and small boats, as well as provide long-range ISR capabilities to decision-makers. 

The current contract represents the first phase in the navy's surface laser weapon system program, and will see Lockheed Martin supply two laser systems for testing purposes. 

The first unit will be integrated onto an Arleigh-Burke-class destroyer, while the second unit will be used for land testing at the White Sands Missile Range. 

RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. Lockheed Martin will provide navy with 2 HELIOS systems
2. HELIOS combines 3 systems in one
3. HELIOS can counter drones, small boats and provide long-range ISR
4. The navy will integrate one unit on a destroyer and one on land


VOICEOVER (in English): 
"The U.S. Navy has awarded a $150 million contract to Lockheed Martin for two HELIOS weapons systems by 2020." 


"The HELIOS system combines a laser weapon, long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance  ISR  and counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities." 

"It's designed to counter drones and small boats, as well as provide long-range ISR capabilities to decision-makers." 


"The first unit will be integrated onto an Arleigh-Burke-class destroyer, while the second unit will be used for land testing at the White Sands Missile Range." 

SOURCES: Naval Technology
https://www.naval-technology.com/news/us-navy-awards-150m-contract-delivery-laser-weapon-systems/


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