BlueHalo to Integrate Directed Energy Capability on U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)

Published on November 13, 2023

BlueHalo has secured a contract from the United States Navy to develop a prototype of a High Energy Laser (HEL) Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) integrated onto the Marine Corp's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The company will adapt its LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) to provide advanced mobile air defense against unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The LOCUST system combines precision optical and laser hardware with advanced software, artificial intelligence (AI), and processing to enhance the directed energy "kill chain." The integration onto the JLTV aims to bolster the Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems' counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, adding to existing kinetic and electronic warfare components. BlueHalo will collaborate with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division for compatibility testing, including "live fire" testing. The deployment builds on BlueHalo's support for the USMC MADIS program, utilizing its SkyView passive radio-frequency (RF) detection and tracking sensors.

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