AeroVironment Supercharges ‘AV_Halo’ With New Autonomy and Detection Stack
AeroVironment has expanded its AV_Halo mission software suite with two new capabilities designed to improve decision-making in contested and electronically degraded environments.
AeroVironment to Install Data Receivers on Pentagon’s SkyRange Hypersonic Test Fleet
AeroVironment has secured a $43-million contract to install phased array receivers on the US Department of Defense’s SkyRange platforms.
AV LOCUST Laser Completes Counter-Drone Test
Aerovironment’s LOCUST laser weapon has executed a “first-of-its-kind” counter-drone test with the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration.
US Army Awards AV Prototype Deal for Switchblade 400 Under LASSO Program
The US Army has selected AV’s Switchblade 400 loitering munition to support the service’s Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.
AeroVironment Debuts ‘Halo_Shield’: A Tile-Based Counter-UAS Solution
AeroVironment is taking an unconventional approach to counter a range of airborne threats with its new layered counter-unmanned aerial system solution.
AV LOCUST Laser Zaps Drones in USS George H.W. Bush Live-Fire Test
AeroVironment has demonstrated the counter-drone capabilities of its LOCUST laser weapon system aboard the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in a live-fire test.
US Army Selects AV Vapor CLE UAS to Support Medium Range Recon Program
The US Army has awarded AV a $14.6-million contract to produce its Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone to support the service’s Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) program.
Switchblade 2.0: AV Rolls Out New AI-Enabled Launched Effects With 100-Km Range
As adversaries field increasingly smart and innovative weapons on the battlefield, AeroVironment is aiming to keep pace through MAYHEM 10, a new multi-role launched effects system designed to counter evolving threats.
US Air Force Taps AeroVironment for $25M Health and Performance Tech Push
AeroVironment division UES has received a $25-million contract to support the US Air Force Research Laboratory in developing human health and performance capabilities.
US Navy Picks AeroVironment JUMP 20-X to Boost ISR Capabilities
The US Navy has selected AeroVironment to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support using its JUMP 20-X uncrewed aircraft system.
AeroVironment Wins US Army Red Dragon Long-Range Drone Deal
The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $17.58-million contract to procure Red Dragon long-range, one-way attack drones.
‘$5-Per-Shot’: AeroVironment Debuts New AI-Enabled Laser to Shred Drones
AeroVironment is pushing deeper into anti-drone defense with a new ‘$5-per-shot’ laser weapon built to burn down airborne threats in contested environments.
AV Wins $117M US Army Deal for P550 Long-Range Reconnaissance Drones
California company Aerovironment (AV) has clinched a $117-million contract to deliver its P550 long-range reconnaissance uncrewed aerial vehicles to the US Army.
AeroVironment Acquires ESAero for $200M to Boost Drone Capabilities
AeroVironment has acquired California drone maker ESAero for about $200 million in a deal that strengthens its ability to design, prototype and produce advanced UAS for defense applications.
AeroVironment to Expand New Mexico Manufacturing With $30M Investment
AeroVironment will invest more than $30 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
US Army Orders More Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment
AeroVironment has received a $186-million contract to provide its flagship Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions for the US Army.
AeroVironment Flaunts Next-Gen UUV That Can Maneuver in Any Orientation
Mission Specialist Wraith is a next-gen unmanned underwater vehicle, operating at depths up to 1,000 meters, equipped with 10 vectored thrusters, and powered by onboard batteries.
Electronic Warfare Hits the Littorals: VTOL Drone Delivers Expeditionary EW Edge
P4 Transwing VTOL is an autonomous drone with a 90-pound max takeoff weight, 15-pound payload, 6.9 by 4.2-foot footprint, and features an electric drivetrain.
AeroVironment Supplies ROVs to US Coast Guard
AeroVironment is supplying Mission Specialist Defender ROVs to the US Coast Guard, enhancing underwater inspections and maritime response.
AeroVironment Wins $874M US Army Contract to Expand Global Drone Sales
The US Army has awarded AeroVironment an $874-million contract to support foreign military sales of unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone technology.
General Dynamics Demos PERCH Loitering Munition Launcher From Abrams
General Dynamics Land Systems has demonstrated a new modular kit that enables the Abrams tank to launch AeroVironment loitering munitions.
Puma LE Drone Gets New ‘Eyes’ and ‘Brain’ for GPS-Jammed Missions
Visual Navigation System is a navigation kit that enables drones to navigate accurately without satellite signals, using downward-facing cameras, sensors, and onboard computing.
AV Rolls Out Major Update to Halo Platform: Intel, VR Training Now in the Mix
AV's Halo mission software platform is looking to level up military readiness, adding a next-gen training suite and an AI-driven intelligence system that can pull data from around the world.
AeroVironment, OpenJAUS Partner to Boost Interoperability of Uncrewed Systems
AeroVironment has partnered with OpenJAUS to enhance interoperability across autonomous and remotely operated systems.
