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AV Secures First International Order for LOCUST® Directed Energy Counter‑Drone Systems
ARLINGTON, Va., September 08, 2026--AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it has received its first international purchase order for the LOCUST® Laser Weapon System. The landmark, first of its kind direct commercial sale (DCS) order, valued at more than $50 million, marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of AV’s directed energy counter‑drone capabilities.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect
Aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what investors should know.
AeroVironment: Brace For An Intense September And Revenue Rise
AeroVironment wins $400M+ LOCUST laser contract; strong cash supports growth, 2027 guidance upside, and a $240 target. Click for more on AVAV.
Jim Cramer Highlights AeroVironment’s (AVAV) Steep Competition
During the lightning round of the September 2 episode, a caller asked if AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) stock being down presents a good buying opportunity. Mad Money host Jim Cramer replied: I’m thinking, even though the stock’s down 40%, the competition in their particular niche of defense work is so strong that I just have to […]
AeroVironment: The $465 Million LOCUST Win Needs Margin Proof
AeroVironment, Inc. is rated Hold at $146.51, with a 12â18 month fair value of $164, reflecting roughly 12% upside. Read more on AVAV stock here.
What Does AeroVironment (AVAV) Winning A $464.8 Million Army Laser Deal Change?
AeroVironment (NasdaqGS: AVAV) has secured a US$464.8 million U.S. Army contract for its LOCUST X3 laser weapon systems, the first production deal for directed energy weapons in U.S. history. The agreement moves laser systems from testing into battlefield production and positions AeroVironment as a key supplier of next generation defense technology for future Army operations. This contract creates a new long term platform for revenue and technology development that differs from...
AeroVironment: Laser-Focused On Growth - E-HEL Contract Anchors Multi-Year Margin Expansion Story
AeroVironment outlook: UAS/C-UAS/E-HEL contract wins fuel $2.7B bookings and multi-year visibility. Click for more on AVAV stock.
AeroVironment’s $465 Million Army Laser Win Expands Its Counter-Drone Opportunity
AeroVironment won a $464.8 million Army contract for LOCUST X3 laser systems, the first U.S. directed-energy production award, as AVAV stock trades near its 52-week low.
Aerovironment secures landmark $465M U.S. Army contract for laser defense systems
Investing.com -- AeroVironment Inc (NASDAQ:AVAV) stock ticked up 0.8% in early Thursday trading following news that the defense technology contractor secured a landmark $464.8 million contract from the U.S. Army. The award, issued under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires program office, designates AeroVironment to deliver "dozens" of its LOCUST X3 high-energy laser systems over the next several years in support of the service’s Enduring-Hig
Unlocking Q1 Potential of AeroVironment (AVAV): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for AeroVironment (AVAV), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended July 2026.
AeroVironment Lands Historic U.S. Laser Weapon Production Contract
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares are up almost 4% during Thursday’s premarket session as traders react to nearly 500 million in fresh U.S. Army contract news announced on Wednesday. The company won a $464.8 million contract from the U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires program office for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program.Wins U.S. Army LOCUST Counter-UAS ContractThe award marks the first production contract for directed energy systems in U.S. history, moving l
AVAV Stock In Focus As AeroVironment Wins $465M Army Laser Weapons Contract
AeroVironment will deliver dozens of Locust X3 systems under the Army’s E-HEL program to strengthen counter-drone defenses.
AV’s LOCUST® Selected for Nearly $500 million Army Counter-UAS Contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Program
ARLINGTON, Va., September 02, 2026--AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in proven autonomous and counter-drone systems, today announced it has been awarded a landmark contract valued at $464.8 million by the U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires (PAE Fires) program office for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Reports Next Week: What You Should Expect
AeroVironment (AVAV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
In the closing of the recent trading day, AeroVironment (AVAV) stood at $144.17, denoting a -2.82% move from the preceding trading day.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Forms AV Eagle Joint Venture In Greece
AeroVironment (NasdaqGS: AVAV) has formed AV Eagle, a new joint venture in Greece with Athens-based Eyeonix SA, to expand its presence in Europe. The venture marks AeroVironment's first major industrial footprint in Europe, focused on local production of unmanned systems and loitering munitions. AV Eagle plans to work with the Hellenic Center for Defence Innovation to pursue defense and civil protection contracts across European markets. For investors tracking how robotics and automation...
Is AeroVironment (AVAV) Undervalued On Its New NASA Mars Helicopter Contract?
AeroVironment (AVAV) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a contract to co-design and co-manufacture three Mars helicopters for NASA’s SkyFall mission with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, moving the project into a formally funded science program. Despite the SkyFall contract and a string of recent defense and international expansion announcements, AeroVironment’s share price has been under pressure, with the stock down year to date and over the past quarter while still showing a positive...
AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Looks Stretched On Its 57% Three Year Run
AeroVironment stock has delivered a strong 56.9% gain over the past three years, yet current checks send mixed signals, with an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model pointing to a discount while market multiples suggest the shares are rich. Recent contract wins and expansion plans add fresh context to a valuation story that is anything but straightforward. The 56.9% return over three years highlights that AeroVironment has already created substantial value for...
Is New Switchblade 600 Order And Mars Helicopter Work Altering The Investment Case For AeroVironment (AVAV)?
AeroVironment recently announced a US$51.0 million U.S. Army order for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions and a NASA/JPL contract for co-designing and co-manufacturing three SkyFall Mars helicopters, expanding its roles in both defense and planetary exploration. By pairing battlefield loitering munitions with next-generation Mars helicopters, AeroVironment is highlighting how its unmanned systems expertise now spans combat theaters and interplanetary science. We’ll now examine...
AV to Present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference
ARLINGTON, Va., August 27, 2026--AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the upcoming 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference in New York City, New York. AV Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sean Woodward will participate in a fireside chat on September 10 at 12:50 p.m. ET (11:50 a.m. CT | 9:50 a.m. PT). The fireside chat will be available by webcast at the times listed above and archiv
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