In particular, US military will purchase laser systems from…

In particular, US military will purchase laser systems from AeroVironment Inc. for counter-UAV operations.

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The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted AeroVironment Inc. for the purchase of laser anti-drone systems.
The contract is worth approximately $400 million.
The systems, named Locust, are designed to detect and destroy small and medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using high-energy lasers.
The systems utilize artificial intelligence for target tracking and identification.
The procurement is part of broader U.S. military efforts to counter drone threats in modern conflicts.

The U.S. military conducted live tests of microwave and laser weapons at a range in New Mexico, with Pentagon leaders personally present for the first time in history. — vesti
Russia conducted tests of the 'Perun' laser system, capable of continuous emission for 15 minutes, designed to counter all types of drones. — vesti
An incident involving friendly fire occurred during testing of the Locust system near the U.S.-Mexico border. — vedomosti
On July 4, CNN reported that the U.S. had used 80% of its long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, in conflict with Iran; this claim was denied by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who called it a lie. — vedomosti
On August 3, the Pentagon announced agreements worth $3 billion to increase production of Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems. — vedomosti