This award raises the overall contract ceiling by an additional USD 743 million, allowing AV to continue its support for the U.S. Army and allied nations, including Lithuania, Romania, and Sweden.
The contract is part of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity agreement, ensuring a steady supply of the systems through to June 2026. Production will take place in Simi Valley, California, with funding drawn from the U.S. Army’s 2023 and 2024 budgets, along with Foreign Military Sales.
Brett Hush, AV’s senior vice president and general manager of Loitering Munition Systems, emphasised the significance of delivering battlefield-ready technology quickly and with upgraded capabilities based on real-time feedback. AV remains committed to providing reliable and affordable systems that meet the changing needs of global defence forces.
