Event
AV unveils LOCUST X3 third-generation modular directed energy weapon system
Key points
- AV launched LOCUST X3 as the third generation of its high-energy laser weapon system for counter-UAS missions.
- The system combines a scalable 20-35+ kilowatt laser, modular beam director, and AI-enabled detection, tracking, and engagement automation through AV_Halo PINPOINT.
- The launch extends AV's defense stack beyond uncrewed platforms into layered counter-UAS and directed-energy infrastructure.
Company context
AeroVironment, now branded AV, is a U.S. defense technology company building uncrewed systems across air, land and adjacent battlefield domains. Its portfolio includes drones, loitering munitions, UGVs, counter-UAS, directed energy and mission software.
Context
- Company
- AeroVironment
- Segment
- Defence
- Event type
- Product Launch
- Geography
- Arlington, Virginia · United States