AeroVironment has introduced LOCUST X3, a third-generation modular directed energy weapon system featuring a scalable 20-35+ kilowatt laser and AI-enabled targeting designed to counter mass drone attacks. The system, which delivers engagements at under $5 per shot, is platform-agnostic and built for rapid production scale, drawing on lessons from prior deployments through U.S. Army programs.

AeroVironment has acquired a California-based unmanned aircraft and advanced air mobility manufacturer for roughly $200 million, marking the defense technology company's second major acquisition in less than a year.

AeroVironment, Inc. has been selected to deliver the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation C-UAS Missile. Along with this selection, AV was awarded a $95.9 million contract for the U.S. Army's Long-Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) program through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium.

AeroVironment, Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that positions Korean Air as its priority partner in the Republic of Korea. This alliance will focus on integrating and adapting AV’s JUMP 20 Group 3 vertical takeoff and landing, fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft to meet the specific needs of the Korean Defense market.

AeroVironment, Inc., a global leader in all-domain defense systems, announced the release of its newest all-electric vertical takeoff and landing platform–the VAPOR Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system.

AeroVironment, Inc. announced that its Wildcat UAS has achieved a series of development milestones in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE). Wildcat has successfully completed VTOL-to-forward-flight transitions, validated its core flight and propulsion systems, and begun integrating critical mission payloads—demonstrating rapid progress toward an operationally relevant capability.

AeroVironment has been awarded a contract by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation with a contract ceiling value of $181 million to deliver the JUMP® 20 medium uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to the Danish Armed Forces. This 10-year program of record will equip the Danish Army with JUMP 20 systems to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo LLC announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which it will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion, creating a more diversified global leader in all-domain defense technologies

AeroVironment, Inc. announced the first successful multi-drop, live fire GPS-guided Shryke munitions from the VAPOR® 55 MX, all-electric unmanned aircraft system in collaboration with Corvid and L3Harris Technologies.

AeroVironment, Inc. recently participated in the Arcane Thunder 23 (AT23) operational exercise in Europe, demonstrating the JUMP 20 Group 3 unmanned aircraft system’s (UAS) ability to support multi-domain operations.