
The US is reportedly deploying advanced laser weapons, including the HELIOS system aboard Navy destroyers, as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iranian drones and missiles in the Middle East. The US Space Force aids in locating missiles post-launch, enabling ground forces to intercept them. While official confirmation from US and Israeli authorities is lacking, reports and videos suggest laser technology is actively used to disable airborne threats during the conflict.
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