AeroVironment's LOCUST Laser Counter-Drone System Deployed at Mar-a-Lago
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AeroVironment's LOCUST laser counter-drone system has been deployed as part of enhanced security measures at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
This deployment coincides with rising tensions involving Iran and the upcoming mid-term elections, highlighting the need for advanced protective technologies.
The LOCUST system, mounted on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, represents a significant advancement in directed-energy weaponry, although its widespread adoption still faces challenges.
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Counter-Drone Laser Weapon Now Guarding Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Alongside SAMs
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