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    HEL-MD UAS target [Image 2 of 4]

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    The image shows a damaged aircraft tail section or vertical stabilizer placed on a table in what appears to be an official investigation or briefing room. The component exhibits significant burn damage, charring, and structural deformation consistent with fire or explosive damage. The setting suggests this may be an accident investigation or forensic analysis environment.

    WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

    10.21.2014

    Photo by John Drew Hamilton 

    White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs

    A target drone shows damage to the tail section inflicted by the HEL-MD laser. Unmanned aircraft similar to this drone are becoming a rapidly expanding threat and developing weapons to counter them is a priority for air defense.

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2014
    Date Posted: 12.01.2014 16:58
    Photo ID: 1680542
    VIRIN: 141021-A-UY615-373
    Resolution: 3696x2448
    Size: 3.44 MB
    Location: WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NEW MEXICO, US
    Web Views: 373
    Downloads: 42

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    The image shows a military laser weapon system or directed-energy device mounted on what appears to be a vehicle or platform. The unit is painted in desert tan/sand color and features multiple optical apertures including a large circular blue-tinted lens and a smaller green-tinted window. A prominent 'DANGER' warning label with a laser hazard symbol is visible on the side of the unit.
    The image shows a damaged aircraft tail section or vertical stabilizer placed on a table in what appears to be an official investigation or briefing room. The component exhibits significant burn damage, charring, and structural deformation consistent with fire or explosive damage. The setting suggests this may be an accident investigation or forensic analysis environment.
    The image shows a large military tactical vehicle, specifically an Oshkosh heavy truck platform, mounted with what appears to be a directed-energy or laser weapon system housed in a large tan/sand-colored equipment shelter. The vehicle is parked on a paved surface at what appears to be a desert test facility, with a geodesic dome structure visible in the background. The overall color scheme is desert tan, consistent with U.S. Army equipment.
    A control room or operations center with four personnel seated at workstations equipped with multiple monitors and control panels. The room displays aerial or terrain imagery on large wall-mounted screens, suggesting UAV, surveillance, or simulation operations. A placard reading 'UNCLASSIFIED' is visible on one of the consoles.

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    HEL-MD
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