Laser Solutions

HEL High Energy Laser

Raytheon Intelligence & Space's laser solutions are a set of technologies that use photons, or particles of light, to carry out military missions. They measure distance, designate targets and can defeat a wide range of threats, including unmanned aerial systems.

High-energy output in a compact design

Lasers have two main advantages: They are precise, and, with an adequate power source, they have "infinite magazine depth" - a virtually unlimited supply of ammunition.

Laser weapon systems work on land, in the air and at sea, providing 360-degree coverage in a rugged package that can scale to the demands of the mission. Their open architecture means they can be installed immediately on a variety of military platforms. They have already been tested on small Army vehicles and the Apache attack helicopter.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space's high-energy weapons also feature:

  • High survivability
  • Efficient heat removal and thermal management
  • Modular, low-maintenance design
  • Automated queuing from the full spectrum of electro-optical/infrared sensors
  • Reliability through proven manufacturing experience

News & Features

Laser weapon system on the top of a jeep.

USAF selects Raytheon Technologies HELWS

Raytheon Technologies will deploy two prototype high-energy laser weapon systems to troops overseas under a U.S. Air Force contract.
Artist rendition of a laser shooting out of a laser weapon system.

Mission Scenarios

Watch high-energy lasers take on threats in this mission scenarios video.

Laser weapon system on top of a jeep.

The Air Force Mobilizes Its Laser and Microwave Weapons Abroad

These futuristic directed energy weapons will protect air bases from drones.