AeroVironment Secures $51 Million Army Order for Switchblade 600 Systems
AeroVironment has received a $51 million order from the U.S. Army for Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, signifying a shift towards established procurement for this next-generation system. This order, part of a larger $990 million IDIQ contract, highlights the Army's continued investment in advanced precision-strike capabilities, enhancing operational effectiveness in multi-domain environments.
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On August 26, 2026, AeroVironment secured a $51 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for Switchblade 600 Block 2 loitering munitions, also including Block 1 systems for a Foreign Military Sale to a U.S. ally.
This order is part of a five-year, $990 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded in August 2024. AeroVironment's funded backlog reached $1.2 billion as of April 30, 2026.
The Switchblade 600 systems have been deployed across over 20 brigade combat teams, enhancing U.S. military capabilities. The company is also expanding manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand, evidenced by a recent $100 million investment in a new campus in California. The growing reliance on these systems may indicate a shift in procurement strategies, emphasizing the Army's commitment to advanced loitering munitions.
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