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US Army Orders Switchblade Loitering Munition for Tank-Killing Role

The US Army has ordered an initial batch of over 100 Switchblade 600 loitering munitions for testing and fielding.

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AeroVironment to Acquire US Tech Firm Tomahawk Robotics

AeroVironment has announced its planned acquisition of fellow American technology firm Tomahawk Robotics for $120 million.

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AeroVironment Launches VTOL Kit for Puma Drones

AeroVironment unveiled the Puma vertical take-off and landing kit for Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE drones.

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AeroVironment Receives More Funding for US Army Switchblade 300 Suicide Drones

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment $64.6 million in additional funding for the procurement of Switchblade 300 “suicide drones.”

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Next-Gen Batteries to Increase Switchblade Suicide Drone Flight Time by 50%

Amprius Technologies and AeroVironment have teamed to integrate next-generation batteries into Switchblade 300 Block 20 suicide drones.

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AeroVironment Introduces Upgraded Switchblade 300 Block 20 Drone

AeroVironment has unveiled a new version of its Switchblade suicide drone featuring significant performance and capability improvements.

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US Army Awards Five Companies Future Tactical Drone Contracts

The US Army has contracted five companies for the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Increment 2 competition.

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Germany, US Bid on NATO Small Drone Program

Germany-based Rheinmetall has teamed with US aviation firm AeroVironment to support NATO’s unmanned aerial systems program.

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Lithuania Procures Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From US

Lithuania and the US have signed a $47.8 million contract for the delivery of Switchblade 600 “kamikaze” drones.

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US Army Orders More RQ-20B Puma Drones From AeroVironment

The US Army has awarded an $86.4-million contract to American defense firm AeroVironment to supply additional RQ-20B Puma drones.

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