AeroVironment Inc is a technology company specializing in unmanned aircraft systems and related solutions for both military and commercial applications. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative drones and unmanned aerial vehicles that provide advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and data collection capabilities. AeroVironment's products are deployed in various sectors, including defense, public safety, and agriculture, enhancing operational effectiveness and improving decision-making through high-quality aerial intelligence. Additionally, the company offers a range of services and support solutions to ensure the optimal performance of its systems. Read More
Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after the company made two significant announcements, unveiling a new unmanned aircraft system and appointing a new president for its space and defense segment.
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that current Executive Vice President, Space & Directed Energy (DE) Mission Systems Mary Clum has been appointed President of the company's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segment, effective October 24, 2025. Clum will report directly to Chairman, President & CEO Wahid Nawabi. Trip Ferguson, who has decided to step down, will remain at the company for a limited period to ensure a smooth transition.
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), the leading global provider of loitering munition systems, today announced the expansion of its combat-proven Switchblade® family of precision loitering munitions with three new systems: the Switchblade 600 Block 2, the Switchblade 400, and the Switchblade 300 Block 20 equipped with a modular explosively formed penetrator (EFP) payload. Together, these systems expand the Switchblade product line across echelons and mission sets–from backpackable, close-in lethal precision effects to long-endurance, multi-domain anti-armor solutions, ensuring warfighters maintain tactical overmatch in the most contested environments.
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in all-domain defense systems, today announced the release of its newest all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform–the VAPOR Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
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Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV)
jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as it secured a significant, 10-year contract from the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $499 million and announced upgrades to one of its key drone systems.
Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV)
jumped 8% in the afternoon session after the company was selected for a $499 million U.S. Air Force contract and announced enhancements for its Puma LE unmanned aircraft system.
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of advanced research and development innovation for national security missions and warfighter protection, has been selected for a 10-year single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $499 million by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN) program. Work completed under the program will mature material technology development and deploy protective solutions to the frontlines, guarding warfighters against exposure to harmful electromagnetic radiation.
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the launch of capability enhancements for its Puma™ LE small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS): an integrated Laser Target Designator payload and Universal Gimbal Kit enabling rapid, field-swappable payload configurations. The new Laser Target Designator Kit transforms the Puma LE into a cutting-edge precision targeting platform while the Universal Gimbal Kit further enhances operational flexibility by allowing operators to rapidly integrate a variety of gimballed payloads.
