The U.S. Army is pursuing the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) concept: a modular, scalable laser weapon on a “sled” intended to be integrated onto virtually any Army vehicle, spreading counter-UAS laser defense beyond dedicated air-defense units. A key near-term element is procurement of 30kW-class AeroVironment LOCUST X3 systems, emphasizing broader fielding and easier integration/training to enable distributed drone defense across formations.
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US Army E-HEL aims for vehicle-agnostic 30kW LOCUST X3 laser C-UAS
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/army-wants-high-energy-laser-weapons-it-can-put-on-any-vehicle-in-the-motorpoolArmy Wants High-Energy Laser Weapons It Can Put On “Any Vehicle In The Motorpool”