AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, has been awarded a $288 million delivery order for its Switchblade® loitering munition systems as part of the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). This marks the third delivery order under a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground. The contract, announced in August 2024, has a total ceiling value of $990 million.
“AV is honored to continue fulfilling this important contract, providing the U.S. Army with exceptional and reliable loitering munition solutions,” said Brett Hush, AV’s senior vice president and general manager of Loitering Munition Systems. “We continue to deliver for the U.S. Army with our superior supply chain and manufacturing capacity.”
The Switchblade loitering munition system represents a new era of precision-guided munitions, offering extended-range capabilities, high-precision optics, and enhanced loitering endurance. Its multi-mission capability makes it a versatile asset in modern battlefield operations, ensuring superior situational awareness and precise strike capability across multiple domains.
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