AeroVironment and Harbinger demonstrate 30-kilowatt counter-drone laser on uncrewed hybrid truck at AUSA
California's Harbinger showcased its Praesidia uncrewed hybrid truck powering a 30-kilowatt AeroVironment counter-drone laser at the American Rheinmetall booth during AUSA. Harbinger CEO John Henry Harris said the vehicle is supplying power to the directed-energy system.
American Rheinmetall's Lynx XM30 enters soldier testing as Bradley replacement candidate
American Rheinmetall delivered its Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army in September, and soldiers are now conducting hands-on testing. The German-designed vehicle competes with General Dynamics' Wolf for the Bradley replacement contract. Rheinmetall is positioning the Lynx as a proven NATO platform already in service with Hungary.
Lithuania receives first Switchblade 600 loitering munitions from United States
Lithuania has received its first batch of AeroVironment Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, U.S.-made attack drones designed to target tanks and armored vehicles. The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence confirmed the delivery but did not disclose quantities, recipient units, or remaining delivery timelines. Lithuania signed the Switchblade 600 contract earlier in 2026.
Pentagon selects four vendors for counter-drone directed-energy pilot programme
The U.S. Department of Defense's Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has selected AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord, and Boeing for a pilot programme assessing high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems for homeland counter-UAS missions. The pilot will evaluate operational deployment of directed-energy C-UAS in domestic defence scenarios.
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American Rheinmetall to produce 3,104 MK93 enhanced softmounts for U.S. Army
American Rheinmetall's Maine facility will manufacture 3,104 new MK93 Enhanced Softmount systems and upgrade 245 existing units under a $20.7 million order from the Defense Logistics Agency and contractor ADS, according to multiple European trade outlets. The MK93 is a weapon-stabilization mount used on U.S. Army vehicles. Deliveries begin in 2026.
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