directed energy weapons

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Counter-Drone Lasers: Pentagon Picks 5 US Bases (2026)

The Pentagon chose AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord, and Boeing lasers for a yearlong counter-drone pilot at 5 US bases, starting fall…

AeroVironment's Locust laser weapon just landed its first export order, worth over $50 million, as militaries worldwide race to co…

AeroVironment won a $400M US Army contract on August 7, 2026, for its Locust laser — the Pentagon's first production-scale counter…