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Leonardo DRS Wins AeroVironment Subcontract for U.S. Army Laser Weapon Program

By Public Technologies
  • 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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