As the conflict with Iran intensifies, the United States has begun deploying sophisticated laser weaponry as a key component of ‘Operation Epic Fury’. Reports from the New York Post and visuals from the US Central Command suggest that the High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system is being utilized. Currently fitted on US Navy destroyer vessels stationed off the coast, this high-tech system uses a tightly focused beam of intense energy to intercept and destroy Iranian drones and missiles.
Beyond laser technology, Operation Epic Fury involves the strategic use of American-made satellites, military-grade malware, and advanced radar-jamming software to neutralize Iranian military capabilities. The US Space Force, established in 2019, plays a critical role by providing real-time data through satellites equipped with infrared sensors. These sensors allow the military to pinpoint rocket launch sites and intercept incoming threats, often using Patriot Missiles, while giving ground forces enough warning to reach safety. (NDTV)
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