Andre Madrid

Louie DiPalma

Peter Arment

Greg Konrad

Peter Skibitski

Jonathan Siegmann

Kenneth Herbert

Pete Skibitski

Stephen Strackhouse

- AeroVironment (AV) has successfully delivered the **first two mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) prototype Laser Weapon Systems (LWS)** to the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO).  **[1368622_e3eb05f6d1774d1da9db26a6bd692ac7_0]** 
- These systems are **20kW-class LOCUST™ LWS** integrated on General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV), representing a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.  **[1368622_e3eb05f6d1774d1da9db26a6bd692ac7_0]** 
- This delivery is part of the **first increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) prototyping effort**, which aims to rapidly develop and field directed energy solutions to defeat threats like drones.  **[1368622_e3eb05f6d1774d1da9db26a6bd692ac7_0]** 
- AV is scheduled to deliver the **second increment of AMP-HEL next month**, which will include two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles with a 20kW class LOCUST LWS, radar, and command-and-control systems.  **[1368622_e3eb05f6d1774d1da9db26a6bd692ac7_0]**

AeroVironment Delivers First Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser Systems to U.S. Army

AeroVironment (AVAV)