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AeroVironment demonstrates LOCUST laser weapon system aboard USS George H.W. Bush

PUBT·04/21/2026 12:01:15
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AeroVironment demonstrates LOCUST laser weapon system aboard USS George H.W. Bush
  • AeroVironment completed live-fire demonstration of palletized LOCUST laser weapon system aboard USS George H.W. Bush in October 2025 with U.S. Navy support.
  • System detected, tracked, engaged, neutralized multiple target drones in at-sea operating conditions.
  • Result supports claim LOCUST can shift across platforms, including JLTV and ISV, with limited integration burden for maritime deployment.
  • Design allows roll-on, roll-off ship use, with operation from onboard power or battery bank to sustain directed-energy firing capacity.
  • Program aligns with joint-service requirements through open interfaces intended to support broader fielding of directed-energy counter-drone capabilities.


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