A member of the joint U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and AeroVironment, Inc. team makes adjustments to the containerized LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) 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: | 10.05.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.20.2026 12:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9626983 |
| VIRIN: | 251006-N-N0783-1188 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.87 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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