North AmericaOctober 16, 2026

Army Picks AeroVironment LOCUST Laser for Enduring High Energy Laser Program

Army officials told the AUSA meeting that a 464.8 million dollar agreement signed in September will buy more than 26 of the 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 systems over five years.

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