AeroVironment Announces Delivery Of First Two Mobile C-UAS Prototype Laser Weapon System To U.S. Army RCCTO As Part Of First Increment Of AMP-HEL Prototyping Effort

Benzinga · 09/03/2025 11:52

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced the successful delivery of the first two mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) prototype Laser Weapon System (LWS) to the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) as part of the first increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) prototyping effort. The AMP-HEL prototype systems feature AV's 20kW-class LOCUST™ LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.