AeroVironment Secures $405M International Direct Commercial Sales Order For LOCUST X3 High-Energy Laser Weapon Systems, Expanding Critical C-UAS Capabilities In Middle East

Order expands international adoption of AV’s high-energy laser systems and advances scalable, cost-effective counter-UAS defense capabilities

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), today announced a landmark $405 million international direct commercial sales order for its LOCUST® X3 high-energy laser weapon systems, expanding critical counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities in the Middle East.

The award comes amid escalating regional security threats, where the proliferation of low-cost, increasingly sophisticated drones has exposed the urgent need for persistent, affordable air defense. Recent attacks and evolving threat patterns across the Middle East underscore the importance of defeating Group 1 to 3 unmanned aircraft systems before they threaten military installations, critical infrastructure, and civilian populations.