- AeroVironment selected Leonardo DRS for integration expertise on the E-HEL program.
- DRS will provide power management and environmental control expertise.
- The E-HEL program is the Army's first production contract for a high-energy laser weapon system.
- The subcontract supports AV's production of LOCUST X3 laser weapon systems.
- The LOCUST X3 is a 30-kilowatt, platform-agnostic system.
- DRS' work builds on prior directed-energy integration experience, including a rapid-prototyping effort with AV and other partners involving live-fire evaluations in 2024 and 2025.
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