AV’s LOCUST® Selected for Nearly $500 million Army Counter-UAS Contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Program
AeroVironment won a $464.8 million U.S. Army contract to produce LOCUST laser weapon systems under the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program — the first-ever production contract for directed energy systems in U.S. history. Under the Other Transaction Agreement, AV will deliver dozens of 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 systems over the next few years, integrated on platforms including the Army's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, with ongoing system support and training included.
Key figures
- Deal Value Usd
- 464800000
- Program
- Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL)
- Contract value
- $464.8 million
- Laser power kw
- 30
- Delivery timeline
- next few years
- Systems to deliver
- dozens of LOCUST X3 laser weapon systems
- Contracting vehicle
- Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
- Facility investment
- $30 million
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