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AeroVironment Wins $464.8M Army Laser Deal, First LOCUST Export Order
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Fusion42 · 13 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
AeroVironment secured a $464.8M contract from the U.S. Army for its LOCUST X3 laser weapon system under the Enduring-High Energy Laser program, marking the first U.S. production contract for directed energy systems. The company also received its first international order for LOCUST valued over $50M.
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The US Army's first production laser weapon contract signals immediate demand for suppliers of high-energy laser components and integration. You can target prime contractors and international buyers now open due to this export win.
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