In production

Raytheon HELWS

High Energy Laser Weapon System providing precision directed energy defeat of UAS targets. Vehicle-mounted 10kW+ class laser with MTS EO targeting.

Who bought it

No contracts linked to this product yet.

Full description and specifications

Near-zero cost per shot. Deployed operationally by US Air Force in DE-SHORAD program. Engages and destroys small drones at ranges exceeding 1km.

Also by RAYTHEON COMPANY: KuRFS (counter-uas) · Coyote Interceptor (loitering munition)
Alternatives: MBDA Directed Energy Weapon System (counter-uas) · DragonFire LDEW (counter-uas)

From rtx.com · updated 30 Aug 2026

Not from an official registry filing, so check the details against the original.