BA$217.11–0.07%LMT$514.99▼0.65%NOC$545.11▼0.17%RTX$195.20▲0.62%GD$372.78▼0.81%LHX$288.69▼1.16%RKLB$76.73▼3.96%PL$25.96–0.00%JOBY$7.48▼0.80%ACHR$4.85▲5.21%SPCE$2.61▲4.61%KTOS$49.68▼4.07%BA$217.11–0.07%LMT$514.99▼0.65%NOC$545.11▼0.17%RTX$195.20▲0.62%GD$372.78▼0.81%LHX$288.69▼1.16%RKLB$76.73▼3.96%PL$25.96–0.00%JOBY$7.48▼0.80%ACHR$4.85▲5.21%SPCE$2.61▲4.61%KTOS$49.68▼4.07%

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AeroVironment

Defense contractor developing laser directed energy weapons systems

defenseunmanned systemsaerospaceroboticsdronesdrone technologydefense technologydirected energy weaponscounter-UASlaser weaponscounter-drone

People at AeroVironment

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Wahid NawabiChairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Signals

U.S. Navy tests AeroVironment LOCUST laser system aboard USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier

launchApr 21, 2026Source ↗

AeroVironment LOCUST laser system successfully tested aboard USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in October 2025

launchApr 21, 2026Source ↗

U.S. Army took delivery of palletized LOCUST systems and variants mounted on JLTVs and ISVs as of December 2025

awardApr 21, 2026Source ↗

LOCUST system validated as platform-agnostic across fixed-site, land-based mobile, and naval platforms

awardApr 21, 2026Source ↗

Pentagon and FAA signed agreement regarding continued use of anti-drone laser systems along southern border with Mexico

partnershipApr 21, 2026Source ↗

AeroVironment collaborated with U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) on LOCUST demonstration

partnershipApr 21, 2026Source ↗

AeroVironment LOCUST laser system tested aboard USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in October 2025

launchApr 21, 2026Source ↗

AeroVironment's LOCUST laser system successfully demonstrated aboard USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier

awardApr 21, 2026Source ↗

LOCUST platform demonstrated as platform-agnostic across fixed-site, land-based mobile, and naval carrier platforms

expansionApr 21, 2026Source ↗

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