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AeroVironment (AV)

Multidomain defense systems and autonomous technology manufacturer

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Headquarters: Arlington, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 3,000–5,000
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated September 17

Latest news about AeroVironment (AV)

In short: AV posted record Q1 revenue and backlog, won major laser, P550, Switchblade and Puma contracts, and expanded internationally.

Company announcements

September 9 AV

AV reports record Q1 revenue and backlog

The company achieved $480 million in revenue and a $1.5 billion funded backlog. AV reaffirmed FY2027 guidance.

September 2 AV

AV secures $500M US Army contract for LOCUST laser defense

The deal delivers dozens of systems to deploy advanced anti-drone technology across military operations worldwide.

August 27 AV

AeroVironment secures NASA contract for three Mars helicopters

The company will co-design and manufacture the aircraft for the SkyFall mission alongside its Jet Propulsion Laboratory partner, targeting a 2028 launch.

August 26 AV

AV secures $51 million for Army Switchblade 600 orders

The award falls under an existing Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ contract. Block 2 systems feature upgraded avionics and target recognition for multi-domain operations.

Media coverage

September 17 The National Interest

AeroVironment (AVAV) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Funded backlog surged 37% to $1.5 billion on strong order flow and sole-source wins.

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