Switchblade

AeroVironment was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for the first phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program of record. AV’s Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition system (LMS) will provide the Marine Corps with organic, anti-armor/anti-personnel, precision fires capability at the tactical level. AV was awarded an initial order of USD 8.9 million on a contract with a maximum potential value of USD 249 million.

Aerovironment to produce loitering munition systems for European customers

AeroVironment has signed an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to produce and deliver loitering munition systems from the Switchblade family.

AeroVironment (AV) has been awarded a contract for the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). The 5-year contract from Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground is Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a contract ceiling value of USD 990 million. Deliveries of the Switchblade systems are expected to begin in months.

AeroVironment signs nearly billion-dollar deal for Switchblade loitering munition systems

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

AeroVironment (AV) has been awarded a contract for the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS).