AeroVironment, Inc. develops and reports on defense technology systems for air, land, sea, space and cyber operations. Company announcements regularly cover autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-unmanned aircraft systems, space-based platforms, directed energy systems and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
Recurring developments include U.S. government awards and prototype agreements, product introductions such as Halo_Shield and MAYHEM 10, demonstrations of the LOCUST laser weapon system, and program updates for platforms including Switchblade 400 and VAPOR CLE. News also covers investor conference participation and updates tied to AV_Halo, the company's modular AI-powered software suite.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) will invest more than $30 million to expand manufacturing across three Albuquerque sites, supported by a $6 million performance-based incentive from New Mexico and Albuquerque tied to hiring milestones.
The expansion targets >450 high-wage jobs, builds a vertically integrated campus, and is projected to generate over $670 million economic impact across 10 years.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) said it is in active negotiations with the U.S. Space Force to amend its contract to deliver BADGER phased array ground stations for the SCAR program, and that the contract was temporarily paused while both parties work toward a firm-fixed-price, expedited delivery solution.
The company noted it is expanding manufacturing capacity in Albuquerque to support Space and Directed Energy platforms, including SCAR manufacturing, and reaffirmed confidence in delivering systems ahead of competitors. AV will report Q3 fiscal 2026 results after market close on March 10, 2026 with a 4:30 p.m. ET webcast.
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.