U.S. Army Awards $465M Contract for First Directed Energy Laser Weapon Systems
The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a landmark $464.8 million multiyear contract for its Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program. This significant contract marks the first production of directed energy weapons in U.S. history, emphasizing the military's shift towards scalable, low-cost defense against unmanned aerial systems.