AeroVironment has announced it has been awarded a second US Army delivery order for Switchblade loitering munition systems.
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Press Release, Arlington VA, 13 January 2025: AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it has been awarded its second delivery order totalling $55.3 million of Switchblade loitering munition systems as part of US Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). The delivery is part of the 5-year contract from Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground that is Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a contract ceiling value of $990M that was announced in August 2024.
“AV is proud to continue deliveries for this monumental contract ensuring the US Army has the most capable solutions in their possession,” said Brett Hush, AV’s senior vice president and general manager of Loitering Munition Systems. “Our expanded production capability and streamlined supply chain continue to deliver for the US Army, ensuring rapid fielding and support.”
Switchblade represents the next generation of extended-range loitering munition systems, providing operators in the field with a multi-mission loitering munition system capable of multi-domain operations. The combat-proven system also features high-precision optics and extended loitering endurance.
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