THEL powers up for test series
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The tactical high-energy laser (THEL) effort at the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command's High-Energy Laser Systems Test Facility in New Mexico is scheduled to undergo a series of test between January 2000 and March 2000. The US and Israel are collaborating on the project, which aims to produce a laser defense system for use against artilleru rockets such as the Katyusha. THEL is relying on an advanced concept technology demonstration to develop the laser defense system.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 1999
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Army tests THEL system
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The tactical high-energy laser (THEL) system has been successfully employed in intercepting, tracking and destroying an operational Katyusha rocket. The successful testing of the THEL system, being developed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the US Army and lead contractor TRW, was conducted at White Sands Missile Range, NM, in Jun 2000. THEL is specifically designed to defeat Katyusha rockets that are often used by Lebanon-based guerillas to attack Israeli targets.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2000
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Laser research shapes the future
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The High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF) in New Mexico is being eyed as the laser test facility, tri- or quad-service, by the Department of Defense. HELSTF is under the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Its projects include the enhanced counter-air capability, a short-range laser defense system that has the potential to be used against unmanned aerial vehicles, mortar or artillery shells.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 1999
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