AeroVironment LOCUST X3 enters Army production under E-HEL award - 2026-09-02 - Contract Award - AeroVironment will deliver dozens of LOCUST X3 systems over the next several years. The system is intended to defeat Group 1-3 uncrewed aircraft within layered air defence. The award moves the Army's high-energy laser programme… - source: investor.avinc.com
AV unveils LOCUST X3 third-generation modular directed energy weapon system - 2026-03-24 - Product Launch - AV launched LOCUST X3 as the third generation of its high-energy laser weapon system for counter-UAS missions. The system combines a scalable 20-35+ kilowatt laser, modular beam director, and AI-enabled detection, tracking, and… - source: investor.avinc.com