# Pentagon to buy $400 million in laser anti-drone equipment

https://mins.news/en/item/16555

- TASS, 2026-08-07 21:38 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170389

> The Pentagon is set to purchase laser equipment designed to counter drones for $400 million. The US military has signed its first contract with technology company AeroVironment for the equipment.

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