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AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a defense technology company operating across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. Its announcements highlight developments in autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter‑UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities, often in connection with U.S. and allied defense programs.
Recent news releases describe new product introductions, contract awards, technology demonstrations, and corporate events. Examples include the launch of VideoRay’s Mission Specialist Wraith unmanned underwater vehicle for demanding subsea missions, contracts to provide Mission Specialist Defender remotely operated vehicles to the U.S. Coast Guard, and deliveries of LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems integrated on military vehicle platforms as part of U.S. Army directed energy prototyping efforts.
AV also reports on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, such as the all-battery electric P550 Group 2 eVTOL UAS for the U.S. Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance program and foreign military sales contracts covering JUMP 20, P550, Puma, Raven, and Titan C‑UAS systems. Additional news covers collaborations with partners on electronic warfare payloads for autonomous VTOL aircraft, participation in defense technology exercises, and corporate activities like conference presentations and leadership appointments.
This news page aggregates such company-issued updates and related coverage, giving investors and observers a single place to review AeroVironment’s latest disclosures on contracts, product capabilities, demonstrations, financial results announcements, and governance matters. For those tracking AVAV, the feed provides ongoing insight into how the company presents its technologies, customer engagements, and strategic priorities over time.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has secured a firm-fixed-price contract option from the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities Office for two BADGER phased array antenna systems supporting the SCAR program. This marks the first FFP option executed under the SCAR Other Transaction Agreement.
The company has expanded manufacturing agreements with key suppliers to strengthen the BADGER supply chain and ensure robust production infrastructure. The first BADGER unit will be delivered to Space Force in the coming months, with additional units scheduled for early 2026 deployment. The Mission Support Container has already been delivered ahead of schedule.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to collaborate on autonomous defense systems. The partnership, announced at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition 2025, focuses initially on AV's JUMP® 20 and JUMP® 20-X vertical takeoff and landing platforms.
The agreement follows a $60.2 million foreign military sale of Switchblade® 300 loitering munition systems to Taiwan approved in July 2024. The collaboration aims to enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities through co-development, co-production, and co-sustainment of unmanned systems. This partnership aligns with Taiwan's recent initiative to procure up to 100,000 UAS for homeland and infrastructure defense.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced an upcoming investor open house at its Space and Directed Energy facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 30, 2025. The event will feature presentations from key executives including CEO Wahid Nawabi and CFO Kevin P. McDonnell.
The management presentations and discussions will be accessible via live webcast starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will also be archived on the company's website for future viewing.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has unveiled its new Tomahawk Grip TA5, an 8-inch tactical controller designed for military operations. The controller has been selected as the Dismounted Common Controller (DCC) for the $5.1M U.S. Army RCCTO Human-Machine Integrated Formations project.
The Grip TA5 integrates with Samsung Tab Active5 Tactical Edition tablets, enabling real-time control of multiple robotic assets. Weighing 2.5 pounds, it meets MIL-STD-810 standards and supports ISR missions, target acquisition, and fire control functions. The controller will begin shipping in late 2025 as both a standard configuration and alternative option with AV platforms.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has partnered with Arkeus to integrate the groundbreaking Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload into its JUMP 20 uncrewed autonomous system. The HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 represents a significant advancement in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
The system offers superior performance in challenging conditions, featuring 8x greater range than traditional EO/IR sensors in degraded visual environments. The JUMP 20 platform provides 13+ hours of endurance and operational ranges up to 185 km Line of Sight and over 500nm Beyond Line of Sight. The system can analyze materials' spectral signatures for environmental assessment, including water depth, foliage density, and subterranean activity, while simultaneously tracking hundreds of contacts across multiple domains.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has achieved a significant milestone with its Switchblade 600 loitering munition system's first-ever air launch from an MQ-9A Reaper UAS. The week-long flight demonstration, conducted in partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, showcased enhanced satellite communication capabilities for launch, control, and engagement.
The successful integration demonstrated key capabilities including: seamless integration with MQ-9A, two successful launches with precision targeting, reliable over-the-horizon communication, and the ability to travel beyond 175km when launched from 30,000 MSL. The achievement represents a major advancement in air-launched, precision-strike capabilities and networked, distributed operations.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced two significant expansions in the United Kingdom: the opening of a new office in Hereford and a coproduction agreement with TIA Group. The new facility will host teams across various product lines including Tomahawk Ground Control Systems, small and medium uncrewed aircraft systems, and ground-based systems.
The company has partnered with TIA Group for UK-based manufacturing operations at Aerotech Business Park in Cheltenham, focusing on producing the Tomahawk GCS Grip 23 TE controller. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen AV's presence in UK and European defence markets while enhancing collaboration with key European defence customers and NATO allies.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) reported strong fiscal 2026 first quarter results, highlighted by the successful acquisition of BlueHalo which contributed $235.2 million in revenue. The company achieved record Q1 revenue of $454.7 million, up 140% year-over-year, with legacy revenue growing 16% to $219.5 million.
The quarter saw record backlog of $1.1 billion and bookings of $399.0 million. However, the company reported a net loss of $(67.4) million, or $(1.44) per share, primarily due to $79.7 million in acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $56.6 million.
For fiscal 2026, AeroVironment maintains its revenue guidance of $1.9-2.0 billion, expecting non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between $3.60 and $3.70, with 82% revenue visibility to guidance midpoint.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has secured a significant $240 million order for its long-haul laser communications terminals from an undisclosed customer for space deployment. The technology enables secure, high-bandwidth data transfer across multiple orbits including LEO, MEO, and GEO.
The company successfully demonstrated its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system in March 2025, validating the technology's readiness for orbit. AV's terminals offer enhanced capabilities for satellite communications, featuring improved range, accuracy, and reliability for free-space optical communications in challenging space environments.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced its participation in the RBC Capital Markets' 2025 Global Industrials Conference in New York. Chairman, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi will deliver the keynote presentation on September 17, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. ET.
The presentation will be accessible via webcast during the live event and will be archived on the company's website. Investors can access the presentation through the provided webcast link.
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