Leonardo DRS, Inc. and BlueHalo announced on September 27, 2025, the successful live-fire demonstration of a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy (DE) Stryker. This system is designed to defeat Group 1-3 UAS with multiple kinetic and non-kinetic defeat technologies.
During a demonstration for U.S. Army officials in Socorro, New Mexico, the mobile C-UAS capability successfully destroyed numerous drones. This was achieved using BlueHalo's 26kW LOCUST Laser Weapon System.
This achievement exemplifies Leonardo DRS's agility and ability to integrate new threat defeat mechanisms, addressing the evolving challenges posed by unmanned aircraft systems. The successful demonstration reinforces the company's position in advanced force protection solutions.
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