The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while enhancing naval operations in combat areas.

The undated image shows the U.S. Navy testing a weapon system known as HELIOS from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean.

This image, released by the U.S. Office of the Director, Test and Evaluation, shows the U.S. Navy successfully testing a high-energy laser weapon mounted on one of its warships, according to a newly released report.