The U.S. Navy just proved it’s ready for the drone swarms Iran loves to throw around. In October 2025, sailors tested the palletized LOCUST Laser Weapon System—a 20-kilowatt beast from AeroVironment—right on the flight deck of the USS George H.W. Bush. It was the first time a laser weapon ever went live on an American aircraft carrier.
During the live-fire drills, the system detected, tracked, engaged, and neutralized multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. No fancy missiles. No expensive ammo dumps. Just pure directed energy.
The real punch? Infinite magazine depth. As long as the carrier has power—and nuclear carriers have plenty—the laser keeps firing. One drone, a hundred drones, it doesn’t matter. Cheap shots at the speed of light versus million-dollar missiles. That’s how you win against swarm attacks without going broke.
The Bush is heading into theater right now. That puts three U.S. carriers in the region, flexing serious muscle where it counts.
President Trump made it clear this strength backs real results, not the weak deals of the past. In a recent statement, he said: “If a Deal happens under TRUMP, it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety — not just for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else.”
He slammed the old failures: no more Obama-style disasters. This time it’s a strong deal or no deal at all. Peace through overwhelming strength—that’s the only language that works.
While diplomats talk, American warriors are arming up with tomorrow’s tech today. LOCUST shows we’re not just talking tough. We’re building the tools to back it up.
Iran’s cheap drone tactics just got a whole lot more expensive. America First means staying ahead, staying strong, and forcing better outcomes. No endless wars. No weak compromises. Just results.
