LOCUST® X3 Overview

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.

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.