AeroVironment Awarded $4 Million Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract for U.S. Ally
02 December 2021 - 1:10AM
Business Wire
- Puma 3 All Environment (AE) and Wasp AE unmanned aircraft
systems deliver immediate tactical intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance in maritime and land operations
- Customer joins growing number of allied government forces
fielding AeroVironment’s advanced, battle-proven small unmanned
aircraft systems
- Foreign Military Sales program promotes interoperability among
U.S. and allied forces for joint operations
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) a global leader in
intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it
received a $4,151,320 firm-fixed-price U.S. Department of Defense
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract award on Sept. 27, 2021 to
provide Puma™ 3 AE and Wasp® AE small unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS), initial spares packages, training and support to an allied
nation. Delivery is anticipated by September 2022.
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The Puma 3 AE and Wasp AE systems provide
operators with reliable, on-demand tactical intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance and combine hand-launch
capabilities with a deep-stall landing for operations in confined
areas on land or water. (Image: AeroVironment, Inc.)
“Allied forces around the world continue to adopt and deploy
AeroVironment’s battle-proven small unmanned aircraft systems in
order to increase the mission effectiveness and safety of their
frontline forces,” said Trace Stevenson, AeroVironment vice
president and product line general manager for small UAS.
AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system is designed
for land and maritime operations. The hand-launched Puma 3 AE has a
wingspan of 9.2 feet, weighs 15 pounds and can operate for up to
2.5 hours. The aircraft also has a range of 12.4 miles (20
kilometers) with a standard range antenna, up to 24.9 miles (40
kilometers) with AeroVironment’s Extended Range Antenna (ERA) and
up to 37.2 miles (60 kilometers) with AeroVironment’s Long-Range
Tracking Antenna (LRTA). It also features reduced system packaging
with a flyable configuration and Ground Control System (GCS) in one
case. Capable of landing in water or on land, the all-environment
Puma 3 AE and Mantis i45 EO/IR sensor suite empower operators with
extended flight time and a level of imaging capability never before
available in the small UAS class.
Wasp AE is a lightweight, man-packable UAS that weighs just over
a kilogram and delivers best-in-class capabilities for an unmanned
aircraft system of its size, including stealthy maneuverability,
superior imagery, encrypted video and exceptional ease of use.
Wasp’s gimbaled payload is mechanically stabilized, enabling it to
transmit advanced imagery in high-wind conditions, while its
advanced avionics allow operators the option of manual or
autonomous navigation.
AeroVironment’s small UAS comprises the majority of all unmanned
aircraft in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) inventory, and its
rapidly growing international customer base numbers more than 50
allied governments. To learn more, visit www.avinc.com.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS
AeroVironment’s portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic
systems includes small footprint, runway-independent unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS). These solutions offer increased,
multi-mission capabilities with the option of selecting the
appropriate aircraft based on the type of mission to be performed.
These capabilities have the potential to provide significant force
protection and force multiplication benefits to small tactical
units and security personnel, as well as greater safety,
scalability and cost-savings to commercial operators. With the
addition of the Crysalis™ next-generation ground control solution,
command and control of compatible UAS and their payloads is
streamlined through an intuitive user experience and battlefield
communication and collaboration is improved by enabling users to
easily share real-time information and coordinate mission-critical
decisions. AeroVironment provides turnkey ISR and support services
worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of mission success.
AeroVironment has delivered tens of thousands of new and
replacement unmanned air vehicles to customers within the United
States and to more than 50 allied governments. For more
information, visit https://www.avinc.com/uas.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at
the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and
connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can
Proceed with Certainty. Headquartered in Virginia,
AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain
robotic systems and serves defense, government and commercial
customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.
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materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, our ability to perform under existing contracts and
obtain additional contracts; changes in the regulatory environment;
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operate to grow; failure to expand into new markets; failure to
develop new products or integrate new technology with current
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