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Army Reactivates Air Defense Battalion; AeroVironment Wins LOCUST X3 Award

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The Army reactivated an air defense battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. AeroVironment won the initial manufacturing award for its 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3, a laser weapon designed to destroy drones for $5 to $10 per engagement.

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The Army requires modular laser weapons that can mount on ordinary trucks and be maintainable in the field. AeroVironment integrates Locust laser technology into its counter-drone systems, serving as a critical supplier to the Army.

The Army conducted a training experiment at Fort Sill, while Michael Dougherty commands the 80th Training Command.

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  • ArmyReactived an air defense battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
  • AeroVironmentWon the manufacturing award for the LOCUST X3 laser system.
  • OklahomaLocation of the reactivated air defense battalion.

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