AeroVironment's Defense Expansion: BlueHalo Acquisition and New Programs
ByAinvest
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 7:24 am ET1min read
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AeroVironment has agreed to acquire defense technology firm BlueHalo in a $4.1b deal, secured a $75m US Air Force contract for biotechnology and materials R&D, and launched a beyond visual line of sight airspace management facility in Ohio. These updates show AeroVironment moving beyond its core unmanned aircraft systems into broader defense and advanced technology capabilities. The company's exposure to AI-enabled defense systems, space, electronic warfare, and advanced materials R&D could change how investors think about the business mix behind the AVAV ticker.
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