AV Successfully Demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System Aboard USS George H.W. Bush
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)
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Confirms Directed Energy capabilities for multi-domain, platform-agnostic operations ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST® Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) in October 2025 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260420590679/en/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)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 energy capabilities across all domains and platf
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