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AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a defense technology company operating across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. Its announcements highlight developments in autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter‑UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities, often in connection with U.S. and allied defense programs.
Recent news releases describe new product introductions, contract awards, technology demonstrations, and corporate events. Examples include the launch of VideoRay’s Mission Specialist Wraith unmanned underwater vehicle for demanding subsea missions, contracts to provide Mission Specialist Defender remotely operated vehicles to the U.S. Coast Guard, and deliveries of LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems integrated on military vehicle platforms as part of U.S. Army directed energy prototyping efforts.
AV also reports on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, such as the all-battery electric P550 Group 2 eVTOL UAS for the U.S. Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance program and foreign military sales contracts covering JUMP 20, P550, Puma, Raven, and Titan C‑UAS systems. Additional news covers collaborations with partners on electronic warfare payloads for autonomous VTOL aircraft, participation in defense technology exercises, and corporate activities like conference presentations and leadership appointments.
This news page aggregates such company-issued updates and related coverage, giving investors and observers a single place to review AeroVironment’s latest disclosures on contracts, product capabilities, demonstrations, financial results announcements, and governance matters. For those tracking AVAV, the feed provides ongoing insight into how the company presents its technologies, customer engagements, and strategic priorities over time.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) will report third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended January 31, 2026, after market close on March 10, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss results.
Presenters include Wahid Nawabi (chairman, president, CEO), Kevin P. McDonnell (EVP, CFO) and Denise Pacioni (head, investor relations). Investors may register to join the call and the webcast will be archived with an audio replay and transcript on the Investor Relations website.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) received a $186 million U.S. Army delivery order for Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 explosively formed penetrator (EFP) loitering munitions. The order is issued under a five-year $990 million IDIQ and is the Army's first procurement of these next-generation systems with EFP payloads.
The announcement highlights upgraded avionics, ATR, resilient communications, GPS-challenged operation improvements, and AV's plans to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate deliveries.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin McDonnell will retire effective July 31, 2026. McDonnell has served as CFO since 2020 and the company said he helped strengthen the balance sheet, improve profitability, complete strategic acquisitions (including BlueHalo) and reinforce capital allocation.
AV is actively seeking a successor and McDonnell will remain to support the transition through his retirement date.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the Citizens Technology Conference in San Francisco. CFO Kevin McDonnell will join a fireside chat on March 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT | 3:30 p.m. PT).
The event will be webcast live and archived on AV’s website for later viewing at the provided event link.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) named Stephen Voline Senior Director, Washington Operations on February 11, 2026. Voline brings over three decades of military, policy, and industry experience, including 26 years in the U.S. Army, service as National Security Advisor to Senator Joni Ernst, and senior government relations work at Hanwha Defense USA.
He will lead engagement with Congress, the Department of Defense, and national security stakeholders to advance AV’s priorities in defense policy, acquisition, and operational readiness.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) said its UES division received a $75 million task order to advance biotechnology, biomaterials and responsive polymers for the U.S. Air Force under the FRESH program.
The 60-month task order will expand work with Air Force Research Laboratory, integrate AI-driven discovery, and focus on biomanufacturing, smart materials, and lifecycle resilience for air, space, and weapons systems.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) will present at TD Cowen’s Annual Aerospace & Defense Conference in Arlington, Virginia on February 11, 2026. Executives Jeffrey Rodrian (EVP, MacCready Works Group GM) and Denise Pacioni (Head of Investor Relations) will appear in a fireside chat at 8:30 a.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. CT | 5:30 a.m. PT. The session will be available live by webcast at the scheduled times and will be archived online for later viewing.
Investors can use the company webcast to follow management commentary on strategy and recent developments.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) and CAL Analytics completed installation and initial operation of a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) airspace management facility at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) in Springfield, Ohio on January 27, 2026.
The system integrates AV_Halo™ COMMAND with CAL Analytics’ AAM enterprise platform, fusing FAA ground‑radar feeds and commercial sensors to provide a unified command-and-control view for AFRL, ODOT, FAA and other operators. Pending FAA approval, the facility aims to support flight tests, real‑time monitoring, and scalable statewide BVLOS corridors between Springfield and Columbus, Ohio.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced the Mission Specialist Wraith, a compact expeditionary unmanned underwater vehicle from VideoRay launched on January 13, 2026. The Wraith offers true six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability via 10 vectored thrusters, up to 80 pounds of forward thrust with simultaneous lift, and modular payload support for imaging, navigation, and manipulation. Built on an open-architecture Mission Specialist design, the platform emphasizes rapid reconfiguration, third-party integration, and simplified field serviceability. The initial Expeditionary configuration begins a planned spiral development to expand depth, payload capacity, endurance, and flexibility in future iterations.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) and Parry Labs announced a partnership to integrate Parry Labs' MOSA-aligned mission computing, STRATIA® software, and MBSE expertise into AV's new P550™ uncrewed aircraft system for the U.S. Army Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program.
Parry Labs will deliver a multi-year Enterprise License Agreement for STRATIA to provide digital infrastructure for C2, autonomy, and AI at the edge, plus open software environments and modular mission system hardware to support payload flexibility and Family of Systems interoperability.