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Army places first production laser weapon order with AeroVironment
Key Takeaways
- The Army says this is its first production contract for a high-energy laser weapon.
- AeroVironment will supply dozens of 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 counter-drone systems.
- The award is valued at $464.8 million and uses an Other Transaction Authority agreement.
- Initial capabilities are expected within a year as production scales up.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com