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GA-EMS ODIN / HELIOS

Counter-UAS · made by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (United States)

ODIN (Optical Dazzling Interdictor Navy) is a counter-UAS laser dazzler deployed on US Navy destroyers since 2020. HELIOS is its 60kW+ successor providing hard-kill capability against drones and small boats.

Range: 8 km
Used by: United States
In service: since 2020 · combat-proven
Role: Directed energy

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HELIOS installed on USS Preble, representing first operational Navy high-energy laser weapon.

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From ga.com · updated 25 Oct 2026

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