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AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has unveiled significant enhancements to its Puma LE small unmanned aircraft system, introducing an integrated Laser Target Designator payload and Universal Gimbal Kit. The upgraded system features Trillium Engineering's HD59 Laser Target Designator payload, a sophisticated EO/IR gimbal system with multi-sensor capabilities.

The enhanced Puma LE now offers over 3.5 hours of flight endurance and includes advanced features such as a 50mj STANAG 3733-compliant laser designator, EO camera, and multiple infrared sensors. The Universal Gimbal Kit enables rapid field-level payload reconfiguration, allowing operators to adapt to changing mission requirements without depot-level support.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has appointed Johnathan Jones as Senior Vice President of Cyber and Mission Solutions (CMS). Jones, a U.S. Air Force veteran and experienced defense executive with over two decades of experience, will lead the strategic direction and operations of CMS to enhance AV's cyber, mission-enabling, and national security capabilities.

Jones has served in multiple leadership roles at AV for the past 19 years, most recently overseeing the integration of more than 550 employees from the Defense and Interagency Services Business Unit (DISBU). A Tuskegee University graduate, Jones holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace science engineering and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has secured a firm-fixed-price contract option from the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities Office for two BADGER phased array antenna systems supporting the SCAR program. This marks the first FFP option executed under the SCAR Other Transaction Agreement.

The company has expanded manufacturing agreements with key suppliers to strengthen the BADGER supply chain and ensure robust production infrastructure. The first BADGER unit will be delivered to Space Force in the coming months, with additional units scheduled for early 2026 deployment. The Mission Support Container has already been delivered ahead of schedule.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to collaborate on autonomous defense systems. The partnership, announced at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition 2025, focuses initially on AV's JUMP® 20 and JUMP® 20-X vertical takeoff and landing platforms.

The agreement follows a $60.2 million foreign military sale of Switchblade® 300 loitering munition systems to Taiwan approved in July 2024. The collaboration aims to enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities through co-development, co-production, and co-sustainment of unmanned systems. This partnership aligns with Taiwan's recent initiative to procure up to 100,000 UAS for homeland and infrastructure defense.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced an upcoming investor open house at its Space and Directed Energy facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 30, 2025. The event will feature presentations from key executives including CEO Wahid Nawabi and CFO Kevin P. McDonnell.

The management presentations and discussions will be accessible via live webcast starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will also be archived on the company's website for future viewing.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has unveiled its new Tomahawk Grip TA5, an 8-inch tactical controller designed for military operations. The controller has been selected as the Dismounted Common Controller (DCC) for the $5.1M U.S. Army RCCTO Human-Machine Integrated Formations project.

The Grip TA5 integrates with Samsung Tab Active5 Tactical Edition tablets, enabling real-time control of multiple robotic assets. Weighing 2.5 pounds, it meets MIL-STD-810 standards and supports ISR missions, target acquisition, and fire control functions. The controller will begin shipping in late 2025 as both a standard configuration and alternative option with AV platforms.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has partnered with Arkeus to integrate the groundbreaking Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload into its JUMP 20 uncrewed autonomous system. The HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 represents a significant advancement in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

The system offers superior performance in challenging conditions, featuring 8x greater range than traditional EO/IR sensors in degraded visual environments. The JUMP 20 platform provides 13+ hours of endurance and operational ranges up to 185 km Line of Sight and over 500nm Beyond Line of Sight. The system can analyze materials' spectral signatures for environmental assessment, including water depth, foliage density, and subterranean activity, while simultaneously tracking hundreds of contacts across multiple domains.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has achieved a significant milestone with its Switchblade 600 loitering munition system's first-ever air launch from an MQ-9A Reaper UAS. The week-long flight demonstration, conducted in partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, showcased enhanced satellite communication capabilities for launch, control, and engagement.

The successful integration demonstrated key capabilities including: seamless integration with MQ-9A, two successful launches with precision targeting, reliable over-the-horizon communication, and the ability to travel beyond 175km when launched from 30,000 MSL. The achievement represents a major advancement in air-launched, precision-strike capabilities and networked, distributed operations.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced two significant expansions in the United Kingdom: the opening of a new office in Hereford and a coproduction agreement with TIA Group. The new facility will host teams across various product lines including Tomahawk Ground Control Systems, small and medium uncrewed aircraft systems, and ground-based systems.

The company has partnered with TIA Group for UK-based manufacturing operations at Aerotech Business Park in Cheltenham, focusing on producing the Tomahawk GCS Grip 23 TE controller. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen AV's presence in UK and European defence markets while enhancing collaboration with key European defence customers and NATO allies.