Raytheon fires HELWS from UK military vehicle
Raytheon UK demonstrated its high-energy laser weapon from a British Army Wolfhound vehicle.
Evidence notes
- Raytheon UK announced the vehicle-mounted firing on July 22, 2024.
- The trial marked the first firing of a high-energy laser weapon from a British military vehicle.
- Raytheon, Dstl and Defence Equipment and Support used the Wolfhound integration to advance a mobile counter-UAS capability.
Company context
RTX defence business developing sensors, effectors and autonomous systems for air, land and maritime missions.