Operationally proven laser weapon system receives first international purchase order valued at more than $50 million, highlighting growing global demand for scaled directed energy defense for counter-UAS missions.

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced it has received its first international purchase order for the LOCUST® Laser Weapon System. The landmark, first of its kind direct commercial sale (DCS) order, valued at more than $50 million, marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of AV’s directed energy counter‑drone capabilities.

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The purchase order covers an initial delivery of AV’s mission‑proven LOCUST systems and associated support. The award follows AV's recent selection by the U.S. Army for a $464.8 million Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) contract, representing the first-ever production contract for high energy laser weapon systems in United States history.