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AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) and SNC have announced a strategic partnership to develop the Golden Dome for America (GDA), a next-generation integrated air and missile defense system. The collaboration aims to create a layered defense architecture protecting critical U.S. infrastructure against advanced aerial threats.
The partnership will focus on developing comprehensive defensive solutions that integrate multiple technologies including passive and active sensing, radio frequency, directed energy, kinetic energy, electronic warfare, and cyber solutions. The system is designed to counter various threats, including group 1-4 unmanned aerial systems (UAS), advanced cruise missiles, and next-generation aerial threats.
Additionally, Sierra Space, SNC's sister company, will explore synergies with AV to address critical GDA challenges. The initiative emphasizes open architecture solutions and aims to provide scalable protection for high-value locations such as bases, ships, airfields, and critical infrastructure.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has unveiled Skyfall, an innovative Mars exploration concept developed in partnership with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The mission, targeted for a 2028 launch, aims to deploy six autonomous scout helicopters on Mars to prepare for future human landings.
Building on the success of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter program, which completed 72 flights and exceeded expectations by 14 times in flight targets and 32 times in longevity, Skyfall introduces the revolutionary "Skyfall Maneuver" for entry and landing. The helicopters will collect high-resolution surface imaging and sub-surface radar data, focusing on identifying safe landing sites with abundant resources for future astronaut missions.
The project leverages AV's expertise in autonomous systems and JPL's transfer of Ingenuity components, representing a significant advancement in Mars exploration technology and American space capabilities.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced the pricing of two upsized offerings: a common stock offering and convertible senior notes. The company is offering 3,528,226 shares of common stock at $248.00 per share and $650 million in 0% convertible senior notes due 2030.
The combined net proceeds are expected to be approximately $1.47 billion. AeroVironment plans to use $965.3 million to repay existing debt under its term loan and revolving credit facility, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes, including manufacturing capacity expansion.
The convertible notes will have an initial conversion rate of 3.1017 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to a conversion price of $322.40 per share, representing a 30% premium above the common stock offering price. Both offerings are expected to close on July 3, 2025.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced proposed underwritten public offerings totaling $1.35 billion, consisting of a $750 million common stock offering and $600 million in convertible senior notes due 2030. The company is granting underwriters 30-day options to purchase additional shares worth up to $112.5 million and additional notes worth up to $90 million to cover over-allotments.
The proceeds will be used to repay existing debt under the company's term loan and revolving credit facility, with any remainder allocated for general corporate purposes, including manufacturing capacity expansion. J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are serving as lead book-running managers for both offerings, with Raymond James acting as joint book-running manager for the Convertible Notes Offering.
The offerings are subject to market conditions and are not contingent upon each other's completion. The company has filed registration statements and preliminary prospectus supplements with the SEC for both offerings.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced significant progress in its Wildcat uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) development for DARPA's ANCILLARY program's EVADE demonstration. The Group 3 VTOL aircraft has achieved key milestones including successful VTOL-to-forward-flight transitions and validation of core flight and propulsion systems.
The Wildcat, designed for maritime operations in high sea states, features autonomous launch and recovery capabilities. Notable innovations include a new Visual Precision Landing System (VPLS), AVACORE™-enabled integration, and testing of a modular autopilot and AI compute module. The project is significantly ahead of schedule, advancing DARPA's original late 2026 testing timeline.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) reported strong fiscal Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with record Q4 revenue of $275.1 million (up 40% YoY) and fiscal year revenue of $820.6 million (up 14% YoY). The company achieved Q4 net income of $16.7 million ($0.59 per diluted share) and record Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $61.6 million.
Notable achievements include record fiscal year bookings of $1.2 billion and a robust backlog of $726.6 million, nearly double from FY2024. The company's recent BlueHalo acquisition strengthens its defense-technology position. For FY2026, AeroVironment projects revenue between $1.9-2.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $300-320 million.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced its participation in the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference, scheduled to take place in Chicago on June 3, 2025. The company will be represented by Chairman, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi, alongside Executive VP and CFO Kevin McDonnell, who will deliver a presentation at 5:40 PM ET. Interested parties can access the presentation through the Events and Presentations section of AeroVironment's website.
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