ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2025) A containerized LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) is set up on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), for a live-fire test. During the live-fire event, LOCUST LWS effectively detected, tracked, engaged, and neutralized multiple unmanned aerial vehicles marking a milestone toward fielding operational directed energy capabilities. (Photo courtesy U.S. Navy)
| Date Taken: | 10.06.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.20.2026 12:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9626972 |
| VIRIN: | 251006-N-N0783-1167 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.67 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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