AVAV - Mergers and acquisitions

Modern aerial threats — drone swarms, subsonic cruise missiles, loitering munitions — are forcing a redesign of how defense platforms see, classify, and respond. A microcap on Nasdaq is seeking to layer RF, optical, and AI-driven video analytics into a single integrated stack. NEW YORK, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA News Group News Commentary — The phrase "counter-UAS" no longer describes a single product. It describes an entire architectural problem. The threats facing critical infrastructure and forward-deployed forces are no longer a single drone overflight — they are coordinated swarms of Group 1–5 unmanned aircraft, subsonic cruise missiles, and loitering munitions, often arri

Strategic Acquisition Strengthens AV's Manufacturing Capabilities in Electric and Unmanned Aviation AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. ("ESAero"), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316348550/en/AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. ("ESAero"), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms.">AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (N

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar-powered drones market has emerged as a highly innovative segment within the drone industry, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, long-endurance aerial platforms across military, commercial, and environmental applications. Solar-powered drones leverage photovoltaic cells embedded within their structures to convert sunlight directly into energy, significantly extending their flight endurance and operational range compared to conventional battery-powered drones. This technology offers substantial advantages, including prolonged flight times, reduced operational costs, and minimal environmental impact, making it particularly valuabl

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Agricultural Drone market has been growing rapidly in the past years and is projected to continue through 2032. Companies in the agricultural drone market are employing a range of strategies to bolster their market presence. These tactics encompass innovations in AI and cloud technologies, forging strategic partnerships, diversifying service portfolios, and strengthening data security measures. By embracing these approaches, industry players aim to address changing customer needs and adhere to evolving regulatory and compliance standards, ensuring their competitive edge in the market. A report from Global Market I

Transaction significantly accelerates AeroVironment's development of advanced autonomy capabilities for the company's unmanned aircraft systems Embedded flight autonomy solution enables intelligent unmanned aircraft system capabilities for operations from moving vehicles and vessels on land or at sea AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today it has acquired Planck Aerosystems, Inc. ("Planck"), a leading provider of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation solutions. The acquisition will significantly accelerate AeroVironment's development of advanced autonomy capabilities. This press release features multimedia. View t

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it has acquired Progeny Systems Corporation’s Intelligent Systems Group (ISG), a leader in the development of artificial intelligence-enabled computer vision, machine learning and perceptive autonomy technologies and provider of related services to United States government customers. The acquisition will significantly accelerate AeroVironment’s development of advanced autonomy capabilities for the company’s growing portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, increase customer-funded research and development revenue and broaden its

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems, today announced it had completed its acquisition of Arcturus UAV, Inc. a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The approximately $405 million transaction was previously announced in a press release on January 13, 2021. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) selected Arcturus UAV as one of six companies qualified for the potential $975 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity MEUAS IV contract in June 2020. The contract enables awardees to compete for site-specific task orders and provide USS

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Telerob Gesellschaft für Fernhantierungstechnik mbH, a German leader in ground robotic solutions with a global footprint, for approximately $45.4 million (€37.5 million) in cash, and will pay-off approximately $9.4 million (€7.8 million) in Telerob’s debt at closing. Telerob’s shareholder has the potential to receive an additional earn-out over three years of up to approximately $7.3 million (€6 million) based upon achieving specific milestones. Founded in 1994, Telerob offers one of the industry’s most a

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today reported financial results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2020. “Our team produced second quarter revenue of $92.7 million, an increase of 11 percent over last year, despite the unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment president and chief executive officer. “Second quarter earnings per diluted share of $0.09 declined compared to last year, primarily from our HAPSMobile Inc. joint venture’s impairment of its investment in Loon LLC. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.48 increased by $0.14 ove