C-UAS Directed Energy
Modular Laser Directed Energy Weapon System
LOCUST® X3 is a third-generation 20–35+ kW Directed Energy Laser Weapon System designed to defeat current and emerging aerial threats, including Group 1–3 unmanned aircraft systems. Building on extensive testing and proven performance, it integrates advanced sensors and high-energy laser effectors to deliver precise, persistent counter-UAS and point defense. AV_Halo™ Pinpoint precision aim and tracking software ensures stable energy placement on maneuvering targets, while a MOSA architecture supports rapid integration, scalable production, and streamlined upgrades across fixed and mobile platforms.
Defeat High-Volume Aerial Threats
Defeats Group 1–3 UAS and other aerial threats, delivering persistent protection against massed and saturation attacks.
Precision Laser Engagement
AV_Halo Pinpoint fire control software maintains stable, precise energy placement on maneuvering targets.
Cost-Efficient Defense
Directed energy shifts the cost equation of air defense, enabling engagements limited by available power rather than expendable munitions.
Rapid Response to Emerging Threats
AI-enabled detection, tracking, and engagement automation accelerate threat prioritization and response in complex air defense environments
Fixed or Mobile Platform Configuration
Designed for compatibility with a broad range of fixed site and maneuverable platforms and transportability to any location.
Mission Configurable Architecture
LOCUST X3 features a modular, MOSA-based design tailored to mission needs. Configurations can adapt laser power, energy storage, and sensor integration, while plug-and-play compatibility supports a wide variety of active and passive sensors. Its open architecture enables rapid production, simplified upgrades, increases supportability and high reliability.
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Operationally deployed with proven lethality and reliability. End-to-end engineering elegance coupled with advanced AI, the LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) enables and enhances the directed energy “kill chain”— tracking, identifying, and engaging a wide variety of targets with hard-kill High Energy Laser. Architected to address the inherent need for mobility and quick deployment, this mission equipment package can be easily transported and integrated onto a variety of platforms.
RF Cueing Sensor Interface and Overlays
"Plug-and-Play" sensor agnostic architecture with a wide variety of sensor types and RF bands.
Multi-Target IR Search and Track Modes
Automated tracking features enable agile target switching in high-density threat environments.
Operator-Optimized Weapon Interface
LOCUST minimizes training impacts and improved operator success by leveraging a common gaming controller.
Ultra-High Bandwidth Tracking
State-of-the-art, real time tracking overlays on high-definition video give operators the highest fidelity data for threat evaluation in complex air defense environments.
Integration Support for C2 Networks
Proven capability and compliance to interface with the latest versions of various command and control (C2) networks.
Fixed or Mobile Platform Configuration
Designed for compatibility with a broad range of fixed site and maneuverable platforms and transportability to any location.
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Advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Tracking
LOCUST LWS features an advanced gimbaled electro-optical tracking system designed for tracking various threat sets in cluttered or clear skies. This ISR unit features a fine tracking system (FTS), powerful telescope, laser rangefinder, acquisition tracking system (ATS), and targeting laser. Multiple camera payload options provide a wide field of view, aiding in early target identification and tracking. This system pairs with our High Energy Laser (HEL) and other effectors to neutralize threats.
The simplicity of the [interface]. It is easy to use and provides quick notification of any faults or issues by changing the colors for the area of concern.
U.S. Army Operator
Incredibly responsive controls for the cameras. When you touch the controls there is no delay when compared to our other ISR assets, which average a two-second delay to respond to operator input.
U.S. Army Operator
We’ve never had a laser system just show up to the range and work as well as LOCUST.
U.S. DoD Test Lead
The LOCUST is second to none in terms of tracking and the ability to track and target drones in clutter.
USAF Operator
Integrated Radar & Effector Platform
The LOCUST LWS features a radar and surveillance module, positioned on an extendable mast secured to a 463L compliant pallet for easy mobility. The tailorable payload can include a versatile quad-band electronic attack (EA) system, a comprehensive 360-degree radar, and a device for pinpointing directions from afar.
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