RoboticsTechRadarabout 1 hour ago
Army Awards Laser Contract to AeroVironment
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The US Army awards a $464.8 million contract to AeroVironment for the LOCUST X3 laser system in September 2026. This modular weapon mounts on standard trucks to destroy drones up to 600 kg for roughly $5 to $10 per shot. First units arrive by early 2028, with the company expanding its campus to add 450 jobs.
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