Leonardo DRS Wins AeroVironment Subcontract for U.S. Army Laser Weapon Program
Bitget2026/11/02 13:32- Leonardo DRS received a subcontract from AeroVironment for the U.S. Army's Enduring-High Energy Laser production program.
- The subcontract covers integration, power management and thermal management for AeroVironment's 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser systems to counter drone threats.
- The Army awarded AeroVironment the program contract in September 2026, marking its first production contract for a high-energy laser weapon system.
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