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MSPO 2026: EOS with Apollo laser for countering drones
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (334+ words) This article first appeared in Polish on defence24.pl translation by Google Translate. The Apollo laser system presented at MSPO 2026 allows for attacking foreign drones at the speed of light and neutralizing them cheaply and safely. During the 34th International Defence Industry…...
Use Of Laser Weapons Helping Reduce Illegal Drone Use On Southern Border, DoD CTO Says
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (217+ words) Defense Daily The use of laser weapons is contributing to a dramatic decline in nefarious drone use along America’s southern border, the Pentagon’s chief technology officer (CTO) said on Thursday. The laser-based systems have had a “chilling effect” on illegal…...
AeroVironment bags first international order for LOCUST laser system
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (471+ words) LOCUST is a high-energy laser weapon system designed to detect, track, and neutralise Group 1-3 drones and other aerial threats. AeroVironment has received the first international purchase order for its LOCUST laser weapon system. The contract, valued at over $50m, covers the…...
RTX backs Xcimer’s laser technology for lower-cost drone defense (RTX:NYSE)
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AeroVironment wins $464.8 million army contract for LOCUST laser counter-drone systems
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (615+ words) AeroVironment has been awarded a $464.8 million U.S. Army contract to produce high-energy laser weapon systems for counter-drone missions, marking a transition from prototype development to planned production and fielding. The award, announced Sept. 2, covers the Army's Enduring-High Energy Laser, or E-HEL,…...
U.S. Army Awards AeroVironment $464.8 Million Contract for LOCUST X3 High-Energy Laser Systems
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (475+ words) Overt Defense - The U.S. Army announced that it awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $464.8 million contract for its LOCUST X3 high‑energy laser systems. This Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program award will fund dozens of 30 kW laser units over the next several years. Army…...
Dealroom.co | AeroVironment lands first international order for LOCUST laser weapon ($50M+)
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (229+ words) AeroVironment lands first international order for LOCUST laser weapon ($50M+) Dealroom AeroVironment lands first international order for LOCUST laser weapon ($50M+) AeroVironment announced on 8 September 2026 that it has secured its first international order for the LOCUST high-energy laser weapon system, a direct…...
AeroVironment wins $50M international LOCUST laser order
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (310+ words) U.S. defense contractor AeroVironment announced it has received its first international direct commercial sale order, valued at more than $50 million, to supply its LOCUST directed energy counter-drone system to an undisclosed foreign customer. First international LOCUST order. Over $50M. — AV (@aerovironment) September…...
AeroVironment Nabs First International Order For LOCUST Counter-Drone Laser System
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (214+ words) Defense Daily AeroVironment [AVAV] on Monday said it has received an order worth more than $50 million for the first international sales of its LOCUST laser weapon system. The direct commercial sale from an undisclosed customer comes shortly after the company…...
Army Says Border Laser Cut Drone Activity 75%
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (251+ words) The military had already been using electronic jamming to send some drones back toward their operators. Officials say about 300 drones believed to be linked to cartels have been stopped since the beginning of the year. The laser gives troops the…...