Leonardo DRS wins AeroVironment subcontract for U.S. Army laser weapon program
AVAV•Leonardo DRS received a subcontract from AeroVironment for the U.S. Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser production program. It covers integration, power management and thermal management for AeroVironment’s 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser systems.
1. Subcontract scope
Leonardo DRS received a subcontract from AeroVironment for the U.S. Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser production program. The work covers integration, power management and thermal management for AeroVironment’s 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser systems, which are intended to counter drone threats.
2. Program contract
The Army awarded AeroVironment the program contract in September 2026, marking its first production contract for a high-energy laser weapon system.
