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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces an investigation into the Board of Directors of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") for potential breaches of fiduciary duties owed to the Company and its shareholders.
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it has received its first international purchase order for the LOCUST® Laser Weapon System. The landmark, first of its kind direct commercial sale (DCS) order, valued at more than $50 million, marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of AV's directed energy counter‑drone capabilities. The purchase order covers an initial delivery of AV's mission‑proven LOCUST systems and associated support. Th.
AeroVironment just won a major $400M+ LOCUST laser contract award. AVAV's robust financials—$632M cash, and $834M debt—position it to capitalize on accelerating defense contract momentum and potential upward guidance revisions. Winning the LOCUST contract will drive 2027 guidance up. I expect a guidance raise of $200M and support a fair value of $240/share, implying a 60% upside.
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AeroVironment is positioned for durable growth, driven by major UAS, C-UAS, and E-HEL contract awards amid rising global defense spending. AVAV's $2.7b in new bookings and 1.4x book-to-bill ratio underscore robust demand and a growing order book supporting multi-year revenue visibility. Significant capital investments in production and R&D target a $37b market, with margin expansion expected from eFY28 as operating leverage improves.
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