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Army awards production contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser System
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Army awarded AeroVironment, Inc. a production contract to deliver the Enduring-High Energy Laser system, marking the first production high-energy laser weapon contract. E-HEL provides scalable, low-cost directed-energy defence against unmanned aircraft threats with a modular, upgradeable design.
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The Army has opened a new procurement channel for laser weapons, creating fresh demand for component suppliers and system integrators in directed energy. You can position your tech to fit into modular contracts as the Army prioritises continuous upgrades and deployment flexibility.
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