AeroVironment Acquires ESAero for $200 Million to Enhance UAS Engineering and Manufacturing
AeroVironment has announced the acquisition of California-based Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) for approximately $200 million. ESAero will operate as a subsidiary within AeroVironment's Precision Strike and Defense Systems group, focusing on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and advanced prototyping. This acquisition aims to accelerate the transition from design to manufacturing for uncrewed systems and propulsion technologies.

AeroVironment is acquiring Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) for about $200 million. ESAero, based in San Luis Obispo, California, specializes in uncrewed aerial systems and advanced aerospace technologies.
Following the acquisition, ESAero will operate as a subsidiary under AeroVironment's Precision Strike and Defense Systems group. The integration aims to improve manufacturing capabilities and establish ESAero as a center for advanced prototyping. This acquisition follows AeroVironment's earlier purchase of BlueHalo for $4.1 billion.




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