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  "path": "/event-news/sea-air-space-2026/2026/04/av-demonstrates-locust-laser-weapon-system-aboard-aircraft-carrier/",
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  "textContent": "AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) today announced the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST® Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) in October 2025 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). AV press release During the live-fire event, the Palletized High Energy Laser ...\n\nThe post AV demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard Aircraft Carrier appeared first on Naval News.",
  "title": "AV demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard Aircraft Carrier"
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