Laser Warfare?! - America's Newest Weapon System

This video is going over the new laser system aboard US ships and how it could impact naval warfare in the near future.
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[@jacobb3130]

Great video

[@wms-h2v]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adv2ht]

Cool video.

[@wms-h2v]

Thanks! Hopefully more to come on this topic!

[@adrianpaz472]

HELIOS is only installed in DDG-88, while the less powerful ODIN (which is only a dazzler) is in six destroyers (DDG 100, DDG 104, DDG 105, DDG 106, DDG 111, DDG 113)

[@wms-h2v]

Correct! The only reason I did not mention ODIN was because it is a dazzler and not meant for any offensive combat operations in terms of taking down incoming ordinance.

[@borland8513]

DEWs(Directed Energy Weapons, although they weren't called that at the time) have been used on Terran battlefields for over 30 years(Yes they were used in battles in the 1990's). They are nothing new, although the power, size, portability and intent in use has evolved in the last three decades.

[@wms-h2v]

Can't wait to see what the next three decades brings for the technology!

[@TheOuskie]

The whole atmosphere and lasers. Average Americans literally have no idea about science

[@wms-h2v]

If you are asking for clarification on potential range issues, you are correct that range on these are not the entire atmosphere. There is currently no data on the range of this specific weapon but my best guess would be at least three miles on a clear day with no weather issues. Should have been clearer in the video!