In September, AV announced delivery of the first increment of AMP-HEL prototype systems–two LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform. This ...
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) today announced the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST ® Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) ...
The U.S. Army is now testing the second gen vehicle-mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc. It is hoped the new LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) will be able to be rapidly ...
Somewhere in the Atlantic this spring, the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush pointed a laser at an incoming drone and burned it out of the sky. The weapon, called LOCUST, was bolted to the flight ...
A model of BlueHalo's palletised Locust laser weapon system at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space exhibition in April 2025. (BlueHalo) BlueHalo displayed a mock-up of its Locust laser weapon system at the ...
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) executives outlined the company’s expanded defense technology portfolio, production plans and market opportunities during a Wells Fargo investor discussion hosted by ...
During the live-fire event, the Palletized High Energy Laser (P-HEL) system tracked, engaged, and neutralized multiple target drones—marking a major milestone toward fielding operational directed ...
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), a leading provider of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, today announced the successful delivery of two Joint Light ...
AV’s palletized LOCUST® laser weapon system operated aboard USS George H.W. Bush, successfully detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats during a live-fire demonstration at sea. (Photo: AV) ...