Laser Wars

Laser Wars

Here’s Your First Look at the Army’s Laser-Armed JLTV

The service's new laser truck breaks cover.

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Jared Keller
Dec 19, 2025
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A US Army Joint Light Tactical Vehicle outfitted with a 20 kilowatt LOCUST Laser Weapon System from defense contractor AV. (AV)

The US Army can officially count high-energy laser trucks as part of its arsenal.

The Army took delivery of two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) outfitted with 20 kilowatt LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems developed by defense con…

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