AEVEX Corp. news covers the company's defense technology portfolio, including autonomous unmanned systems, AI-enabled mission software, airborne ISR, electronic warfare, launched effects, and additive manufacturing. Company updates describe its participation in defense and special operations events, product demonstrations, and mission capabilities for national security customers.
Recurring news themes include the Atlas unmanned aerial system, Mako and Mako Lite unmanned surface vehicles, network integration for unmanned platforms, and partnerships tied to communications, sensing, autonomy, and payload integration. Public-company updates also include capital-structure, governance, and material-event disclosures associated with AEVEX's NYSE listing.
AEVEX Corp. (AVEX) and Divergent Technologies announced a strategic collaboration to develop a next-generation autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platform using advanced digital and additive manufacturing. The partnership focuses on moving future platforms from concept to operational capability with greater speed, flexibility, and scalable production.
AEVEX contributes experience from delivering thousands of unmanned systems globally, including rapid payload integration, accelerated testing, and efficient transition to deployment. Divergent brings its DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) digital-first platform, which integrates AI-enabled design optimization, additive manufacturing, robotic assembly, and model-driven certification. Initial efforts will target adaptive airframe architectures, rapid integration workflows, and digitally enabled production methods to compress development timelines, reduce part count, and support surge-ready production. Both companies describe a shared goal of modernizing the defense industrial base and strengthening responsiveness to emerging mission requirements.
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) announced it will present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 10:10 AM EDT and will be available via webcast. After the event, the presentation will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of the AEVEX website under Events & Presentations.
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) announced a $41 million award to deliver one-way attack systems for U.S. government customers. The contract underscores ongoing demand for AEVEX’s unmanned, mission-focused capabilities and broadens its role in priority operations supporting U.S. forces.
According to AEVEX, the company develops and supports autonomous systems and mission technologies for contested environments across air and maritime domains. To address rising demand and future defense priorities, AEVEX is investing in expanded production throughput, mission autonomy advancements, and field-focused designs aligned with Department of War and international partner requirements.
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) signed a definitive agreement to acquire unmanned surface and subsea vessel provider BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million on a cash‑free, debt‑free basis. Consideration includes approximately $250 million in cash and about $350 million in Class A common stock priced at $27.50 per share (around 12.7 million shares), plus a $50 million performance‑based earnout.
The deal, expected to close in September 2026 pending Hart‑Scott‑Rodino clearance and customary conditions, would combine AEVEX’s air autonomy and manufacturing scale with BlackSea’s maritime platforms and 57,000‑sq‑ft Baltimore facility, which has capacity for roughly 40 USVs per month.
According to AEVEX, BlackSea is expected to generate about $150 million in FY 2026 revenue with margins comparable to AEVEX’s and add multi‑year contract visibility, broadening exposure across Navy, SOCOM, intelligence community, and allied customers.
AEVEX Corp (NYSE: AVEX) reported Second Quarter 2026 revenue of $201.8 million, up 99.5% from $101.1 million in Q2 2025, driven mainly by Tactical Systems UAS products, including $72.2 million from the EUCOM AOR Deep Strike program.
Net income was $6.7 million versus a net loss of $11.8 million a year ago, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $28.1 million from $3.6 million. Tactical Systems revenue increased 141.6% to $174.2 million with Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $29.6 million, while Global Solutions revenue declined 5.0% to $27.6 million but Segment Adjusted EBITDA improved to $3.9 million.
AEVEX announced a definitive agreement to acquire BlackSea Technologies and issued full‑year 2026 guidance for revenue of $700.0–$720.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $105.0–$111.5 million. Funded backlog was $259.8 million at June 30, 2026, with about 95.1% expected to convert to revenue within 12 months.
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) announced the appointment of Chelsey Thomas as Vice President of Government Affairs. She will lead government engagement at federal and local levels, strengthen relationships on Capitol Hill and with government associations, and support policy outcomes aligned with AEVEX’s mission and growth strategy.
Thomas brings more than 25 years of experience in national security, federal policy, and executive-branch and congressional engagement. Her background includes serving as Vice President of Government Relations at Booz Allen Hamilton and over a decade as a Professional Staff Member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, advising on CIA and covert-action oversight.
AEVEX Corp (NYSE: AVEX) will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, followed by a conference call and live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT hosted by senior management.
Investors and analysts can access the event and archived replay via the company’s Investor Relations website under “Events & Presentations.”
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) announced new production orders totaling $88.1 million to deliver long-range precision strike capabilities for U.S. government customers. The awards support high-priority operational theaters and draw on AEVEX’s autonomous systems, mission autonomy software, and scalable production footprint across air and maritime domains.
According to AEVEX, the company is investing in manufacturing scale, mission autonomy technologies, and customer-aligned engineering to meet growing demand across the Department of War and international partners, aligning its strategy with defense procurement priorities and emerging mission sets.
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) announced a $17.5 million follow-on contract under its Global Solutions portfolio to continue delivering critical services supporting U.S. national security objectives. The work leverages AEVEX’s mission-focused, data-driven capabilities that integrate technology and multi-domain expertise to turn complex data into actionable insight for time-sensitive missions.
AEVEX (NYSE: AVEX) appointed Murali Krishnan as Chief Growth Officer, adding more than 20 years of defense and space leadership experience.
He will oversee global growth strategy, including business development, customer engagement, partnerships, and long-term market expansion across unmanned systems, mission solutions, and technology-enabled defense capabilities.