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KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- AeroVironment signed a $464.8 million subcontract with Leonardo DRS to integrate the 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser system into the U.S. Army's E-HEL program.
- The system can be used independently of platform type, in conjunction with Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and palletized configurations, and for unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
- Leonardo DRS provided support for vehicle integration, energy and thermal management during live-fire tests conducted in 2024 and 2025.
- The E-HEL program will deliver a scalable and affordable directed-energy capability that will bring a new transformation against UAS threats.
AeroVironment, 30 Kilowatt LOCUST X3 Laser System for Strategic Partnership with Leonardo DRS<\/h2>Technical Capabilities and Field Balances<\/h2>Operational Context and Historical Framework<\/h2>Outcome and Future Perspective<\/h2>
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