Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS)
Abstract
Project 3402 - Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS): Program supports the National Defense Strategy (NDS) of building a more lethal force by leveraging maturing technology to deliver proven laser weapon capability to the Fleet as part of the Navy Laser Family of Systems (NLFoS) initiative with the objective of providing the fleet with incrementally developed laser weapon system capabilities. Additionally, accelerated learning through incorporation of laser weapon Concept of Operations (CONOPs), employment and maintenance validates warfighting requirements for laser weapon systems to address a variety of threats. The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system provides a low cost-per-shot capability to address Anti-Surface Warfare and Counter-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C-ISR) gaps with the ability to dazzle and destroy Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and defeat Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) while integrated into the AEGIS Combat System on a Flt IIA Destroyer. SNLWS provided an industry-developed and government integrated capability to the Fleet in as short a timeframe as possible, thereby addressing the NDS direction to foster a culture of innovation. SNLWS included the development of a laser weapon system in the 60 kW class. SNLWS leveraged technology available at that time to deliver an initial laser weapon system capability to the Fleet. Mk 5 Mod 0 HELIOS development leveraged the previous AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System (LaWS) and the Mk 2 Mod 0 Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) efforts. The FY25 budget request supports this Research & Development (R&D) asset by accomplishing at-sea testing of HELIOS on DDG 88, replenishment parts, development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), obsolescence investigations, end-of-life procurements, In Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) onboard tech assists, Casualty Report (CASREP) responses, logistics support, and Software Support Activity (SSA) cyber security and software support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3402_0603925N_4_1319_PB_2025
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