{"id":953255,"date":"2026-04-21T08:05:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/av-successfully-demonstrates-locust-laser-weapon-system-aboard-uss-george-h-w-bush\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:05:40","slug":"av-successfully-demonstrates-locust-laser-weapon-system-aboard-uss-george-h-w-bush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/av-successfully-demonstrates-locust-laser-weapon-system-aboard-uss-george-h-w-bush\/","title":{"rendered":"AV Successfully Demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System Aboard USS George H.W. Bush"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>AV Successfully Demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System Aboard USS George H.W. Bush<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Confirms Directed Energy capabilities for multi-domain, platform-agnostic operations<\/i><\/p>\n<p>ARLINGTON, Va.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nAeroVironment, Inc. (\u201cAV\u201d) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) in October 2025 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO).<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260420590679\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260420590679\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260420590679\/en\/2780236\/4\/AV_PressRelease_LocustUSSBush_16x9_FINAL.jpg\" alt=\"AV\u2019s palletized LOCUST\u00ae laser weapon system operated aboard USS George H.W. Bush, successfully detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats during a live-fire demonstration at sea. (Photo: AV)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">AV\u2019s palletized LOCUST\u00ae laser weapon system operated aboard USS George H.W. Bush, successfully detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats during a live-fire demonstration at sea. (Photo: AV)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nDuring the live-fire event, the Palletized High Energy Laser (P-HEL) system tracked, engaged, and neutralized multiple target drones\u2014marking a major milestone toward fielding operational directed energy capabilities across all domains and platforms. This achievement validates that the LOCUST LWS is truly platform-agnostic, seamlessly transitioning from fixed-site and land-based mobile platforms, such as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), to the dynamic and demanding environment of a maneuvering aircraft carrier.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cLOCUST delivers effective, all-domain protection against emerging drone threats at the speed of light\u2014on any platform, in any domain, for any mission,\u201d said John Garrity, Vice President of Directed Energy Systems at AV. \u201cRolling LOCUST onto a ship and quickly initiating operations facilitates the expanded use of high-energy lasers across the Fleet without the need for costly, time-consuming ship modifications. This is a game-changer for the Navy and for our national security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nLOCUST\u2019s successful shipboard operation showcases:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>True platform flexibility:<\/b> Rapid integration across ground and maritime platforms\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Ship compatibility:<\/b> LOCUST features roll-on, roll-off capabilities and can recharge its battery bank or fully run off ship\u2019s power, marrying an unlimited DE magazine with an essentially unlimited power source while reducing logistical footprint and integration complexity\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Precision aim point and beam control: <\/b>Accurately acquiring targets, tracking, and eliminating threats on a dynamic, moving shipboard platform\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Proven lethality:<\/b> Engaging and defeating multiple aerial threats in a realistic operational environment\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Cross-service commonality:<\/b> Open interfaces and a common laser weapon system architecture fulfill the requirements of multiple services\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nAV\u2019s LOCUST family of high-energy laser systems provides scalable, proven solutions for countering unmanned aerial systems and other evolving threats, enabling the joint force to defend against emerging challenges with unmatched precision, speed, and efficiency\u2014on land and at sea. LOCUST is part of AV\u2019s suite of layered C-UAS solutions, including the radio frequency (RF)-based Titan C-UAS<sup>TM<\/sup> family of products and the Freedom Eagle (FE-1) kinetic missile\u2014all enabled by AV_Halo open architecture software.<\/p>\n<p><b>About AV<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAeroVironment (\u201cAV\u201d) (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. The Company develops and deploys autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities\u2014built to meet the mission needs of today\u2019s warfighter and tomorrow\u2019s conflicts. At the core of these technologies lies AV_Halo\u2122, a modular, mission-ready suite of AI-powered software tools that empowers warfighters and enables full-battlefield dominance: detect, decide, deliver. With a national manufacturing footprint and a deep innovation pipeline, AV delivers proven systems and future-defining capabilities at speed, scale, and operational relevance. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avinc.com%2F&amp;esheet=54519398&amp;newsitemid=20260420590679&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.avinc.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=26a74bc464fcdec42809334acc0b7b9c\">www.avinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Safe Harbor Statement<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nCertain statements in this press release may constitute &#8220;forward-looking statements&#8221; as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. 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