LOCUST X3 Context

Market context

LOCUST X3 is AeroVironment's directed-energy laser system for counter-drone defense and fixed-site protection.

• Target environment: Defence bases, critical infrastructure, forward operating locations and protected perimeters.
• Workflow context: Drone detection handoff, laser engagement, fixed-site defence and counter-UAS mission support.
• Customer context: Military, government and infrastructure operators countering drone threats.
• Deployment model: Defence product and program integration model.
• Commercial maturity: Commercial/defence product with public product page and datasheet material.
• Adoption constraints: Adoption depends on rules of engagement, integration with sensors, power and cooling needs, field reliability and procurement timelines.
• Market position: Counter-UAS directed-energy platform in AeroVironment's defence portfolio.
• Adjacent products: DroneArmor, MaXon autonomous counter-UAS system, MARSS Interceptor

Audience

Defense

Workflow

Drone detection handoff, laser engagement, fixed-site defence and counter-UAS mission support.

Deployment environment

Defence bases, critical infrastructure, forward operating locations and protected perimeters.

Specifications

• Form Type: Directed-energy laser weapon system
• Laser Power: 20-35+ kW
• Operational Role: Counter-UAS and point defence
• Target Class: Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft systems
• Beam Director: Modular beam director
• Targeting Stack: AI-enabled detection, tracking and engagement automation powered by AV_Halo PINPOINT

Tags

• Deployment Environment: Defence operational environment

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