Headline: US Deploys Laser Weapons and Space Technology Against Iranian Missiles

Tags: Defence, Technology, World

Why this matters: Advanced military technologies are increasingly shaping modern warfare, enabling remote operations and faster interception of missile threats.

Summary:

• The US has deployed advanced weapons in Operation Epic Fury targeting Iranian missiles and drones.

• The HELIOS laser system is mounted on a US Navy destroyer near Iran.

• The weapon fires a focused energy beam capable of destroying aerial targets.

• HELIOS successfully shot down four drones during testing earlier this year.

• Infrared satellites detect missile launches by tracking heat signatures.

• The US Space Force coordinates missile tracking and defence operations.

• Cyber Command launched digital attacks disrupting Iranian communications and sensor networks.

• Within 72 hours, US forces reportedly struck about 1,700 targets across Iran.

• More than 200 Iranian ballistic missile launchers have been destroyed.

• Hundreds of missiles were destroyed before launch during the operation.

What’s next: US forces are expected to continue using cyber, space, and laser systems to counter Iranian missile capabilities