Leonardo DRS tapped to support Army’s high-energy laser program

DefenseScoopNov 3, 2026

TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2026

Leonardo DRS gets tapped to support the Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser production program. An Op-Ed on potential nuclear detonations in space and the need for Very Low Earth Orbit satellites. And, other top stories. Welcome to the DefenseScoop newsletter, Nov. 3 2026.

AeroVironment's LOCUST high-energy laser (Photo courtesy of AeroVironment)

Leonardo DRS tapped to support Army’s high-energy laser program

Leonardo DRS will assist with vehicle integration, power and thermal management to support the Army's Enduring-High Energy Laser production program. Jon Harper reports.

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The missing puzzle piece in space superiority: Why it’s time for the U.S. government to prioritize VLEO

Satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit could boost resilience to nuclear detonations in space. Read the Op-Ed.

How can we trust AI in national defense missions?

You can’t correct a failure you can’t see. And an answer you can’t trace is an answer you can’t trust. Read the Op-Ed.

Webinar: Unleashing the Genesis Mission | Nov 18, 2026

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Army selects Lockheed Martin for billion-dollar Future Interceptor program

The new interceptor is expected to have better engagement range, altitude, velocity and maneuverability than legacy systems. Read the full story.

GDIT puts Vion mission partner environment technology through its paces during Pacific exercise

The system's AI-enabled collaboration tools offer real-time translation services, among other features, a GDIT exec told DefenseScoop. Read the full story.