AeroVironment Awarded $500 Million U.S. Army Counter-UAS Contract
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that AeroVironment Inc. will supply the U.S. Army with commercial-grade Counter-UAS (C-UAS) and Counter-Small UAS (C-sUAS) capabilities under a contract valued at up to $500 million. Work is expected to be completed by June 29, 2029, with specific work locations and funding to be determined on a per-order basis.

Highlights
- AeroVironment Inc. has been awarded a U.S. Army contract valued at up to $500 million for Counter-UAS and Counter-Small UAS systems.
- The contract was announced by the U.S. Department of Defense and has an overall completion date of June 29, 2029.
- Work locations and funding allocations will be determined on a per-order basis throughout the contract period.
- The award reinforces AeroVironment's leadership position in the growing C-UAS defense market.
- The contract is part of the U.S. DoD's broader strategy to strengthen defenses against small unmanned aerial system threats.
AeroVironment Awarded $500 Million U.S. Army Counter-UAS Contract
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that AeroVironment Inc. will provide the U.S. Army with commercial-grade Counter-UAS (C-UAS) and Counter-Small UAS (C-sUAS) capabilities under a major new procurement contract.
Contract Overview
The contract carries a total ceiling value of $500 million (USD), with individual work locations and funding allocations to be determined on a per-order basis. The overall contract completion date is set for June 29, 2029.
Background
As drone technology continues to proliferate rapidly, demand for counter-drone systems has grown steadily across global military and defense sectors. AeroVironment has long been a key player in both unmanned systems and related defense technologies. Securing this large-scale U.S. Army procurement contract further solidifies the company's position as a leader in the C-UAS market.
The U.S. Department of Defense has been actively strengthening its ability to counter small UAS threats in recent years, and this contract represents a significant component of that broader acquisition strategy.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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