US Navy tests laser weapon that shoots down drones on the USS George H.W. Bush supercarrier — ‘system tracked, engaged, and neutralized multiple target drones,’ has essentially unlimited power source

The US Navy tested a laser weapon system called LOCUST on the USS George H.W. Bush supercarrier, successfully tracking, engaging, and neutralizing multiple target drones. The system, developed by AeroVironment, has an essentially unlimited power source and can be easily deployed on ships without costly modifications. The VP of Directed Energy Systems at AV described the system as a game-changer for national security. The deployment of advanced anti-drone laser weaponry on naval vessels provides enhanced protection against emerging drone threats.