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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...

Protolabs (PRLB) CEO and President Suresh Krishna joins Market Domination's Josh Lipton to discuss the Trump administration considering additional semiconductor tariffs and the American reshoring of manufacturing.

The Trump administration is determined to bring manufacturing activity back to the U.S., and tariffs are one of its important tools. In mid-August, President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on certain drones and their components to take effect on Sept. 3, 21 days later. “We view the move as positive for domestic producers,” wrote Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu at the time, noting that AeroVironment AEVEX Teledyne Technologies Redwire Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Elbit Systems could benefit.

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

Unusual Machines, AeroVironment other drone stocks advance as Trump's tariffs on drones and parts formally go into effect.

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.

The U.S. Army just crossed a threshold it has never crossed before, and one battered defense stock is suddenly the center of a sector-wide scramble to figure out what comes next.

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.

Kratos Defense's new awards and strong earnings growth offer upside, but supply-chain pressures and a lower ROE cloud its investment outlook.

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

AeroVironment will deliver dozens of Locust X3 systems under the Army’s E-HEL program to strengthen counter-drone defenses.

AeroVironment’s upcoming Q1 results are expected to offer investors fresh clues on demand, execution, growth, and profitability.

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.

In the closing of the recent trading day, AeroVironment (AVAV) stood at $144.17, denoting a -2.82% move from the preceding trading day.

Something unusual is happening across drone stocks this Tuesday morning, and the pattern of declines reveals exactly what kind of market day this is and who gets hurt most when risk appetite vanishes from speculative defense names.

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...

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 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...

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...

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AeroVironment is teaming up with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to build a trio of Ingenuity-inspired helicopters designed to hunt for subsurface ice on Mars.m

Drone stocks whipsawed again this morning, but the bounce reveals something more useful than a simple reversal. The same force that crushed the group Monday is now lifting it, and the order is not random.

Investors now await first-quarter earnings amid production expansion, contract wins, and European growth.

NVIDIA, MongoDB, Snowflake, Okta and AeroVironment show bullish setups ahead of Q4, backed by strong earnings, rising analyst price targets, and AI-driven growth catalysts.

AeroVironment (AVAV) concluded the recent trading session at $148.2, signifying a -7.5% move from its prior day's close.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after trade negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down, sparking concerns over new 50% tariffs and retaliatory trade measures.

Drone stocks are cratering Monday at five times the rate of the broader tech market, and not one of these companies reported a single piece of bad news. The reason behind the selloff reveals something important about how these names behave when risk appetite shifts.

President Trump signed a proclamation on August 13, imposing sweeping new tariffs on foreign drone imports. American drone manufacturers, including AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS), and Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RCAT), are among the clear winners of a policy specifically designed to redirect business their way. The Tariff Structure The […]

Archer Aviation just struck a deal with Boeing that could transform it overnight from a money-burning startup into a defense contractor with serious revenue, but the clock is ticking and the risks are anything but small.

AeroVironment (NasdaqGS: AVAV) has formed AV Eagle, a new joint venture in Greece with Eyeonix SA, to expand European defense manufacturing and market reach. The AV Eagle venture is intended to localize production of unmanned systems and related technologies within Europe. The move marks a new phase in AeroVironment's global expansion, with potential implications for its European positioning and supply chain resilience. Consider broadening your watchlist to other defense and dual use...