Leonardo DRS Wins Subcontract for US Army's High-Energy Laser Production Program

09:12 AM EST, 11/02/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Leonardo DRS (DRS) said Monday that AeroVironment (AVAV) tapped the company to provide integration expertise for the US Army's Enduring-High Energy Laser production program. Leonardo DRS will provide power management, environmental control and vehicle integration support for the mobile laser system designed to counter unmanned aircraft threats, the company said. The subcontract supports production of AeroVironment's 30-kilowatt Locust X3 laser weapon system, designed for deployment across multiple military platforms, including the Army's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Leonardo DRS added. Financial details of the subcontract weren't provided. Leonardo DRS shares were up 3.5% in premarket activity.