AeroVironment, Inc. Completes Tomahawk Robotics Acquisition
- Integration of Tomahawk Robotics' AI-enabled technology will enhance AeroVironment's unmanned systems and allow warfighters to operate interconnected robotic solutions on the battlefield.
- Tomahawk Robotics' solutions will be introduced to AeroVironment's customer base of over 55 allied nations.
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“Now that the acquisition is finalized, we’re able to further integrate both companies’ technologies and accelerate our implementation of AI and autonomy into AeroVironment’s platforms, enabling us to offer the best solutions for our customers’ operational needs,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment’s Chairman, President and CEO.
Tomahawk Robotics’ flagship AI-enabled control system, Kinesis, is the most widely used solution for common controllers across
“We’re thrilled for Tomahawk Robotics’ employees to join AeroVironment and we look forward to welcoming them into our expanding team,” continued Nawabi. “Tomahawk employees will contribute to the growth of our already talented workforce and are joining AeroVironment’s culture of innovation and exploration in which they can continue to develop in their careers.”
Tomahawk Robotics will become part of the Small UAS (SUAS) business unit within AeroVironment’s Unmanned Systems segment. AeroVironment plans to support all existing Tomahawk Robotics customers and Tomahawk’s products will remain platform, market and industry agnostic. AeroVironment also plans to introduce Tomahawk Robotics’ solutions to the company’s growing customer base of more than 55 allied nations.
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