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AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 25, 2025.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2025
AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings and Host Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended January 25, 2025, after the market closes on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 18, 2025
AV Announces Second Delivery Order on $990 Million Contract with U.S. Army
AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it has been awarded its second delivery order totaling $55.3 million of Switchblade® loitering munition systems as part of U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). The delivery is part of the 5-year contract from Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground that is Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a contract ceiling value of $990M that was announced in August 2024.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 13, 2025
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended October 26, 2024.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 4, 2024
AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo Establishing Next-Generation Defense Technology Company
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) (“AV” or the “Company”) and BlueHalo LLC (“BlueHalo”) today announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which AV will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion, creating a more diversified global leader in all-domain defense technologies. The combined company will bring together complementary capabilities to offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-growth franchises, powered by cutting-edge technology and focused on addressing the most important priorities and needs of our nation and allies around the globe.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 19, 2024
AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings and Host Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will report its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended October 26, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2024
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended July 27, 2024.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 4, 2024
AV Secures $990M Contract to Supply U.S. Army with Switchblade Loitering Munitions
AeroVironment (AV) has been awarded a contract for the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). The 5-year contract from Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground is Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a contract ceiling value of $990M. Deliveries of the Switchblade® systems are expected to begin in months.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2024
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will be participating in the upcoming Jefferies Industrials Conference in New York City, September 5. AeroVironment’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, Wahid Nawabi and senior vice president and chief financial officer, Kevin McDonnell will present at the event on September 5 at 9:15 a.m. ET | 8:15 a.m. CT | 6:15 a.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2024
AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings and Host Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended July 27, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2024
René Carbone Bardorf Joins AV as VP of Marketing and Communications
René Carbone Bardorf has joined AeroVironment (AV) as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In line with the company’s continuous growth trajectory, Bardorf joins to lead AV’s global strategic marketing and oversee all facets of corporate communications strategy and execution. She will be based at AV’s corporate headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, under the leadership of Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Communications, Church Hutton.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 23, 2024
AV Introduces New Washington Operations Team
In line with AeroVironment's (AV) continuous growth trajectory, the company is bolstering its presence at its global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, by establishing a robust government relations team. Led by Senior Vice President of Government Relations Church Hutton, the new team comprises seasoned professionals Rachel Lipsey, Bill Pennington, Chris Meyers and Rocky Checca.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 22, 2024
Taiwan to Receive AV’s Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition Systems
The U.S. Department of State announced approval of a possible foreign military sale of AeroVironment (AV) Switchblade® 300 loitering munition systems to Taiwan for an estimated $60.2 million. The proposed sale will bolster Taiwan’s defensive capabilities and supports U.S. national security and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 2, 2024
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2024.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 26, 2024
AV Successfully Flight Tests JUMP 20 VTOL UAS with a Heavy Fuel Engine
AeroVironment (AV) successfully demonstrated its JUMP® 20 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) with a heavy fuel engine. The higher horsepower and lower fuel burn rate provided by the heavy fuel engine expands the capabilities of AV’s proven JUMP 20 platform. Integration of the heavy fuel engine further establishes the JUMP 20 as a multi-domain multi-mission UAS capable of autonomously operating in challenging conditions.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 18, 2024
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will issue financial results for the company's fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2024
AeroVironment to Host 2024 Analyst and Investor Day in New York City on June 27
AeroVironment (NASDAQAVAV) will host its 2024 analyst and investor event in New York City on June 27 to provide stakeholders an overview of the company’s portfolio and examine long-term goals and overall business health. Management presentations and discussions will be live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2024
AeroVironment to Develop its Wildcat Autonomous VTOL UAS for DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program
AeroVironment (AV) was down selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for continued development of its X-Plane design for the agency’s AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) program. AV’s offering – Wildcat – is a Group 3 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) developed specifically to execute ship-based operations in challenging maritime environments.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 28, 2024
AV’s Switchblade 600 Selected for Tranche 1 of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative
AeroVironment’s (AV) Switchblade 600 loitering munition system has been selected for Tranche 1 of the first iteration of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Replicator initiative. AV’s Switchblade 600 is a man-portable, extended-range loitering munition system equipped with an anti-armor warhead for engaging larger, hardened targets at greater distances. The first iteration of the Replicator initiative aims to accelerate all-domain, attritable autonomous systems to warfighters at speed and scale.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 7, 2024
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Transportation, Airlines, and Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will be participating in the upcoming Bank of America Transportation, Airlines and Industrials Conference in New York City, May 15-16. AeroVironment’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, Kevin McDonnell, will present at the event on May 16 at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 2, 2024
AV Unveils New AI Capability and Autonomy Kit for Unmanned Systems
AeroVironment (AV) has introduced its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities to increase effectiveness of autonomous systems and reduce operator burdens. ARK and AVACORE bring AV’s accelerated autonomy to fielded assets such as Puma™ 3 AE and Puma™ LE, in addition to future autonomous systems.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 23, 2024
AV’s Switchblade 300 Selected for U.S. Marine Corps’ Organic Precision Fires-Light Program
AeroVironment (AV) was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for the first phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program of record. AV’s Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition system (LMS) will provide the Marine Corps with organic, anti-armor/anti-personnel, precision fires capability at the tactical level. AV was awarded an initial order of $8.9M on a contract with a maximum potential value of $249M.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 18, 2024
AV Enters Teaming Agreement with Parry Labs to Develop Modular Next-Generation Long Range Reconnaissance UAS
AeroVironment (AV) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with Parry Labs, a leader in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), to architect, develop, deliver and integrate digital engineering, software, and mission system hardware into AV’s upcoming P550 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), purpose built for the U.S. Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2024
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 27, 2024.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2024
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will issue financial results for the company's third quarter ended January 27 after the market closes on Monday, March 4. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 19, 2024
AeroVironment’s Tomahawk Product Line Awarded $2.67 Million Contract by the Department of Defense for Grip Tab Active Controllers
AeroVironment’s Tomahawk product line has been awarded a $2.67 million contract from Advanced Technology International (ATI) that will be managed by the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL). This contract supports the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 and other Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives of enhancing lethality and mission success across the warfighting functions.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2024
AeroVironment Announces First Successful Multi-Drop, Live Fire GPS-Guided Shryke Munitions from a VAPOR 55 MX Unmanned Aircraft System
AeroVironment, Inc. announced today the first successful multi-drop, live fire GPS-guided Shryke munitions from the VAPOR® 55 MX, all-electric unmanned aircraft system in collaboration with Corvid and L3Harris Technologies. The VAPOR 55 MX carried four rounds simultaneously and flawlessly showcased the live fire effects of this capability. The integration of Shryke munitions on the VAPOR 55 MX allows for multiple targets to be designated in one single flight. “Shryke’s size and weight make it the ideal choice for the weaponized VAPOR 55 MX. The lethality of a 40mm anti-armor modular warhead paired with a lightweight glider provides a highly effective, low-collateral damage solution to the front lines,” said Kyle Bowen, Corvid’s Shryke business development director.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2024
AeroVironment Awarded $16 Million U.S. Navy Contract for the Advancement of Video Analytics and Computer Vision Research to Support Multi-Domain Robotics Initiatives
AeroVironment, Inc. today announced it received a $16,098,922 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Navy for the advancement of video analytics and computer vision research to support multi-domain robotics initiatives. This contract is in support of the Small Business Innovation Research Phase III “Automated Entity Classification in Video Using Soft Biometrics” and will be managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2023
Church Hutton Joins AeroVironment as Head of Government Relations
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) today announced Paul “Church” Hutton has joined as Vice President, Government Relations. Reporting to CEO Wahid Nawabi, Mr. Hutton will strengthen the company’s strategic engagement with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Congress.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 11, 2023
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended October 28, 2023.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 5, 2023
Retired Army General Joseph Votel Joins AeroVironment’s Board of Directors
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) today announced that General Joseph L. Votel recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class III director at a meeting of AeroVironment’s Board on November 29. The addition of General Votel brings the Board’s current composition to eight individuals, seven of whom (including Votel) are independent.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 4, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will issue financial results for the company's second quarter ended October 28 after the market closes on Tuesday, December 5. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 21, 2023
AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 Group 3 UAS Demonstrates Modularity and Adaptability at Arcane Thunder 23 Multi-Domain Exercise
AeroVironment, Inc. recently participated in the Arcane Thunder 23 (AT23) operational exercise in Europe, demonstrating the JUMP 20 Group 3 unmanned aircraft system’s (UAS) ability to support multi-domain operations. AT23 is part of the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence – Europe campaign to evaluate the progress of the service’s modernization efforts. The intent of this exercise is to validate and test the continuous integration of effects in various domains including air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 14, 2023
AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 Medium UAS Demonstrates Maritime Autonomous Takeoff and Landing at Vessel Speeds Over 20 Knots
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) today announced the company’s JUMP 20 VTOL Medium UAS exceeded expectations during the recent U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event (HFCE) that demonstrated human-machine teaming in the maritime domain. The JUMP 20 provided ship-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR-T) support to USFOURTHFLT and USSOUTHCOM during the week-long, at-sea exercise onboard USNS Burlington. The JUMP 20 has previously flown over 130,000 land-based hours in support of U.S. Special Operations Command combat deployments, and the expansion of JUMP 20 operations into the shipboard environment allows AeroVironment to provide these services globally.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, will be participating in the upcoming Baird Global Industrial Conference in Chicago, November 7-8. Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Kevin P. McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the event on November 7 at 7:55 p.m. GMT/3:55 p.m. ET/12:55 p.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 31, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the William Blair What’s Next for Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, will be participating in the upcoming William Blair What’s Next for Industrials Conference on September 27-28. AeroVironment’s Scott Newbern, vice president and chief technical officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will present virtually at the event on September 27 at 4:00 p.m. GMT/12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Completes Tomahawk Robotics Acquisition
AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control and integrated communications systems. AeroVironment signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tomahawk Robotics in August for a total purchase price of $120 million to be paid in a mix of cash and stock.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 18, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, will be participating in the upcoming RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference in Las Vegas, September 12-13. Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Kevin P. McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the event on September 12 at 10:00 p.m. GMT/6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2023
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended July 29, 2023.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, will be participating in the upcoming Jefferies Industrials Conference in New York City, September 6-7. Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Kevin P. McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the event on September 6 at 1:00 p.m. GMT/9:00 a.m. ET/6:00 a.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 30, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) will issue financial results for the company's first quarter ended July 29 after the market closes on Tuesday, September 5. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 22, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics
AeroVironment has announced its anticipated acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control systems. The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies’ technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features. This will ultimately enable warfighters to operate various connected robotic solutions in the battlefield and share information between multiple domains with one common controller. The two companies entered into a definitive agreement under which AeroVironment will acquire 100% of Tomahawk Robotics equity for a total purchase price of $120 million to be paid in a mix of cash and stock.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 22, 2023
Honorable Mary Beth Long Nominated to Join AeroVironment’s Board of Directors
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) today announced that Mary Beth Long has been nominated to serve as a Class II director on the company’s Board of Directors. Elections will take place at AeroVironment’s Annual Shareholder meeting planned for September 29. Ms. Long has been nominated to fill the board position that will be vacated by Catharine Marigold. The election of Ms. Long would maintain the board’s current composition of seven individuals, including six independent directors.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 17, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Change to Board of Directors
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) announced today that Catharine Merigold has decided to resign from AeroVironment’s board of directors and not stand for re-election at the company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which her term will end. Merigold was first appointed to the company’s board in 2015 and serves on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 27, 2023
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended April 30, 2023.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 27, 2023
Retired Navy Admiral Phil Davidson Joins AeroVironment’s Board of Directors
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) today announced that Admiral Philip S. Davidson recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class II Director at a meeting of AeroVironment’s Board on June 23. The addition of Admiral Davidson brings the Board’s current composition to seven individuals, six of whom (including Davidson) are independent.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 26, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, will issue financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 30, 2023, after the market closes on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Wells Fargo Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will present at the Wells Fargo Industrials Conference on Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2023 at 6:25 p.m. GMT/11:25 a.m. PT/2:25 p.m. ET.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 30, 2023
AeroVironment Introduces VTOL Kit for Puma AE UAS
AeroVironment, Inc. today introduced the Puma™ VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) kit, designed for plug-and-play integration into Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS). The optional Puma VTOL kit expands the operational capabilities of the combat-proven Puma system in complex terrain, as neither runway nor large open space are required for launch and recovery of the VTOL-equipped Puma, allowing operators to launch anywhere, anytime.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2023
AeroVironment Awarded $10 Million Contract by NASA/JPL to Co-Design and Develop Two Helicopters for Mars Sample Return Mission
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) has been awarded a $10 million contract by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to co-design and co-develop conceptual designs and engineering development units of Mars Sample Recovery Helicopter flight systems. Future efforts could include detailed design, build, and test of qualification and flight hardware. The helicopters build upon the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter design heritage and feature upgraded robotics to supplement aerial mobility.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 2, 2023
AeroVironment Awarded $64.6 Million Contract by U.S. Army for Switchblade 300 Loitering Missile Systems
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) received additional funding of $64,565,126 on March 24 from the U.S. Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) project office for the procurement of Switchblade® 300 loitering missile systems. This most recent firm-fixed-price contract increases the total funded amount of Switchblade systems under the original U.S. Army contract to $231,331,651. The contract will be managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, and the systems are scheduled to be delivered by July 2024.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 26, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Participation in BofA Global Research Global Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will attend and host 1x1 meetings at the BofA Global Research Global Industrials Conference on Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 in London, U.K.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 16, 2023
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 28, 2023.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 6, 2023
U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System to Enter Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Program Increment 2
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it was selected by the United States Army on Feb. 28, 2023, to move forward in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) program.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 1, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it will issue financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter ended January 28, 2023 after the market closes on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 20, 2023
AeroVironment, Inc. To Present at the Imperial Capital Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will present at the Imperial Capital Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference on Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 1, 2023
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended October 29, 2022.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it will issue financial results for the Company's second quarter ended October 29, 2022 after the market closes on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 22, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 08, 2022 at 8:50 a.m. PT / 11:50 p.m. ET.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 1, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at Investor and Analyst Event
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, is hosting an Investor and Analyst Event in Petaluma, California today. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00am PT and will include presentations from Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and other members of the executive management team. Concurrent with this release, the Company is filing an 8-K which includes the presentation materials to be discussed with attendees at the event.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Investor and Analyst Event
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that it will host an Investor and Analyst Event on Oct. 5, 2022. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am PT and will include presentations from Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and other members of the executive management team.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022
United States Army Awards AeroVironment $20.6 Million Switchblade 300 Tactical Missile Systems Contract
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it received a $20,602,464 firm-fixed-price contract award on Aug. 18, 2022 from the U.S. Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) project office for the procurement of Switchblade® 300 tactical missile systems (TMS). The contract will be managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal and is scheduled to be delivered by July 2023.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2022
AeroVironment Secures $20.86 Million in Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Awards for Allied Nations
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV) a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it received two firm-fixed-price U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract awards totaling $20,868,105 to provide Puma™ 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS), initial spares packages, training and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to two allied nations.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the William Blair What’s Next for Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, Scott Newbern, vice president and chief technical officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will present virtually at the William Blair What’s Next For Industrials Conference on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 15, 2022
AeroVironment Introduces Puma VNS, a Visual-Based Navigation System That Enables GPS-Denied Navigation Across GPS-Contested Environments
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced Puma™ VNS, a visual-based navigation system for Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) that will enable GPS-denied navigation across increasingly GPS-contested environments.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 15, 2022
AeroVironment Introduces Next-Generation All-Electric VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter Unmanned Aircraft System, Built for Heavier Payloads and Longer Distances
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced the launch of the next-generation VAPOR® Helicopter unmanned aircraft system (UAS), VAPOR 55 MX. Delivering new levels of operational performance with a completely redesigned modular autonomy framework, VAPOR 55 MX enables increased endurance and expanded payload capacity to meet current and emerging needs of defense, commercial and industrial customers.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 13, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Participation in RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Jonah Teeter-Balin, senior director corporate development and investor relations, will host a breakout session at the RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference on Tuesday, Sept.13, 2022 at 4:50 p.m. PT / 7:50 p.m. ET.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 8, 2022
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended July 30, 2022.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 7, 2022
AeroVironment’s New Mantis i23 D Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Superior Daytime Surveillance Performance
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced Mantis™ i23 D, a multi-sensor daytime imaging payload compatible with the Raven® B small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS). An enhanced daylight variant of its predecessor, the Mantis i23, Mantis i23 D maintains its ruggedized design and utilizes the same modular interface to allow for quick and simple swapping between payloads with no software updates required to the avionics or ground control systems.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 30, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it will issue financial results for the Company's first quarter ended July 30, 2022 after the market closes on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 24, 2022
AeroVironment Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing the company’s environmental, social and governance achievements to date and its commitment to developing sustainable products, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and pursuing continuous improvement in environmental performance for the future. The company plans to release an updated report on progress annually.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 23, 2022
U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System for Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 1
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it received an Other Transaction Agreement award by the United States Army on Aug. 18, 2022 for Increment 1 of the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) program. The contract encompasses the purchase, testing and delivery of one JUMP® 20 medium unmanned aircraft system (MUAS) to a selected Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and associated services, training and support.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2022
AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems, a Leading Provider of Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Navigation Solutions
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today it has acquired Planck Aerosystems, Inc. (“Planck”), a leading provider of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation solutions. The acquisition will significantly accelerate AeroVironment’s development of advanced autonomy capabilities.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 17, 2022
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Kevin McDonnell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT, as well as the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 2, 2022
AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQAVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2022.
By AeroVironment, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 28, 2022