RTX's Raytheon High-Energy Laser Weapon System fired by British Army for first time
RTX's Raytheon UK has successfully completed the first live-firing test of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) with the British Army, targeting moving aerial targets at a military range in Wales. This marks the first instance of British soldiers operating a high-energy laser weapon mounted on an armoured vehicle as part of the Ministry of Defence's Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon demonstrator programme.
The system, which uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to direct an intense energy beam at targets, has demonstrated effectiveness in real-world conditions. The test was conducted through collaboration between Raytheon UK and Team Hersa, representing a significant advancement in defense technology integration.
RTX's Raytheon UK ha completato con successo il primo test di tiro reale del suo High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) con l'esercito britannico, prendendo di mira obiettivi aerei in movimento in un poligono militare in Galles. Questo segna la prima volta che soldati britannici operano un'arma laser ad alta energia montata su un veicolo blindato come parte del programma dimostrativo del Ministero della Difesa sulle armi a energia diretta laser.
Il sistema, che utilizza sensori avanzati e sistemi di tracciamento per indirizzare un intenso fascio di energia verso gli obiettivi, ha dimostrato la propria efficacia in condizioni reali. Il test è stato condotto in collaborazione tra Raytheon UK e Team Hersa, rappresentando un significativo progresso nell'integrazione della tecnologia della difesa.
RTX's Raytheon UK ha completado exitosamente la primera prueba de tiro en vivo de su High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) con el ejército británico, apuntando a objetivos aéreos en movimiento en un campo de tiro militar en Gales. Esto marca la primera vez que soldados británicos operan un arma láser de alta energía montada en un vehículo blindado como parte del programa de demostración del Ministerio de Defensa sobre armas láser de energía dirigida terrestre.
El sistema, que utiliza sensores avanzados y sistemas de seguimiento para dirigir un intenso haz de energía hacia los objetivos, ha demostrado su eficacia en condiciones del mundo real. La prueba fue realizada en colaboración entre Raytheon UK y Team Hersa, representando un avance significativo en la integración de la tecnología de defensa.
RTX의 레이시온 UK가 영국 군대와 함께 고에너지 레이저 무기 시스템(HELWS)의 첫 번째 실사격 테스트를 성공적으로 완료하였으며, 웨일스의 군사 사격장에서 움직이는 공중 목표를 겨냥하였습니다. 이는 영국 군인이 방탄 차량에 장착된 고에너지 레이저 무기를 운영한 첫 번째 사례로, 국방부의 육상 레이저 유도 에너지 무기 시범 프로그램의 일환입니다.
고급 센서와 추적 시스템을 사용하여 목표물에 강력한 에너지 빔을 조준하는 이 시스템은 실제 조건에서 효과를 입증하였습니다. 이 테스트는 레이시온 UK와 팀 헤르사가 협력하여 진행하였으며, 방위 기술 통합의 중요한 발전을 나타냅니다.
RTX's Raytheon UK a réussi à réaliser le premier test de tir en direct de son Système d'Armes Laser Haute Énergie (HELWS) avec l'armée britannique, ciblant des objectifs aériens en mouvement sur un champ de tir militaire au Pays de Galles. Cela marque la première fois que des soldats britanniques utilisent une arme laser à haute énergie montée sur un véhicule blindé dans le cadre du programme de démonstration du ministère de la Défense sur les armes lasérisées à énergie dirigée terrestre.
Le système, qui utilise des capteurs avancés et des systèmes de suivi pour diriger un faisceau d'énergie intense vers les cibles, a prouvé son efficacité dans des conditions réelles. Le test a été réalisé en collaboration entre Raytheon UK et l'équipe Hersa, représentant une avancée significative dans l'intégration des technologies de défense.
RTX's Raytheon UK hat erfolgreich den ersten Schuss-Test seines High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) zusammen mit der britischen Armee abgeschlossen, bei dem bewegliche Luftziele auf einem militärischen Übungsplatz in Wales ins Visier genommen wurden. Dies ist das erste Mal, dass britische Soldaten eine hochenergetische Laserwaffe, die auf einem gepanzerten Fahrzeug montiert ist, im Rahmen des Ministeriums für Verteidigung Programm für geländebasierte laserbasierte Direktenergie-Waffen bedienen.
Das System, das fortschrittliche Sensoren und Verfolgungssysteme verwendet, um einen intensiven Energiestrahl auf Ziele zu richten, hat seine Wirksamkeit unter realen Bedingungen demonstriert. Der Test wurde in Zusammenarbeit zwischen Raytheon UK und Team Hersa durchgeführt und stellt einen bedeutenden Fortschritt bei der Integration von Verteidigungstechnologien dar.
- First successful integration and firing of laser weapon from UK land vehicle
- System proved effective in real-world conditions against moving targets
- Successful operational deployment globally demonstrates market viability
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The successful testing of Raytheon's HELWS represents a significant technological milestone in military defense capabilities. This system's ability to track and neutralize moving aerial targets from a land vehicle platform demonstrates advanced precision and effectiveness that could reshape tactical advantages in modern warfare. The integration of high-energy laser weapons onto armored vehicles marks a shift toward more cost-effective and precise defense systems compared to traditional missile-based solutions.
The successful demonstration could lead to increased defense contracts for RTX, particularly in the growing directed energy weapons market. The system's proven effectiveness in real-world conditions positions RTX favorably for future military modernization programs, not just in the UK but potentially with other NATO allies. This development strengthens RTX's competitive position in the defense sector and could drive long-term revenue growth in their advanced weapons systems division.
The successful testing of HELWS has notable market implications for RTX. The directed energy weapons market is projected to grow significantly, with increasing defense budgets worldwide focusing on next-generation capabilities. This successful demonstration positions RTX as a leading innovator in this emerging sector. The UK's adoption and successful testing of this technology could catalyze interest from other NATO members and allies, potentially leading to multiple contract opportunities.
The development aligns with global military modernization trends and the shift toward more precise, cost-effective defense systems. While immediate revenue impact may be , the long-term potential for RTX is substantial as more nations seek to upgrade their defense capabilities with advanced energy weapon systems.
Soldiers successfully tested the Raytheon laser weapon at moving targets at MoD range in
The trial, conducted at a military range in
"Our High-Energy Laser Weapon System has been used in operations globally, and now the British Army is experimenting with this game-changing capability", said James Gray, chief executive and managing director of Raytheon
The experiment marks the first time the British Army has tested a high-energy laser weapon mounted on an armoured vehicle, while also having soldiers trained on the weapon's targeting and tracking technologies.
Raytheon's HELWS was the first laser weapon integrated and fired from a land vehicle in the
The system operates by directing an intense beam of energy toward its target, using advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock-on and accuracy in real time. It has proved effective in real-world conditions, validating its potential as a game-changing technology in modern warfare.
"This milestone demonstrates the power of collaboration between Dstl, DE&S industry partners, and the British Army", said Matt Cork, Head of Team Hersa. "By integrating advanced directed energy technologies onto armoured platforms, we're not only proving the feasibility of these game-changing systems but also accelerating their path to operational readiness. It's an exciting step forward in redefining the future of defence capability."
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