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AeroVironment CEO Says Drone Warfare Shift Is ‘Our Moment’ as Defense Demand Builds

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Chairman, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi said accelerating global security threats are reshaping defense priorities toward drones, loitering munitions and counter-unmanned aircraft systems, areas where he said the company is well positioned. Speaking at a Bank of America

MarketBeat · May 14

US Navy tests laser weapon that shoots down drones on the USS George H.W. Bush supercarrier — ‘system tracked, engaged, and neutralized multiple target drones,’ has essentially unlimited power source

The LOCUST Laser Weapon System was tested aboard the USS George H.W. Bush and neutralized multiple target drones.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 25

The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its "unlimited magazine depth" on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms

New low-cost carrier-based laser system shows promise for defending US warships against drone threats, at $5 a pop.

TechRadar · Apr 22

AeroVironment Touches Down On Value Opportunity

AeroVironment is well-positioned as a leading drone manufacturer in a high-demand market, analysts forecast double-digit upside and institutions buy.

MarketBeat · Mar 12

Dear AeroVironment Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 10

Geopolitical tensions and rising drone demand are putting AeroVironment in the spotlight ahead of its March 10 earnings report.

Barchart · Mar 10

The New War Portfolio: 3 Stocks Built for a High-Tech War

Palantir, AeroVironment, and Northrop Grumman are leading the charge in a new era of technology-driven defense and national security spending.

MarketBeat · Mar 8

Unmanned Profits: The New Kings of the Modern Battlefield

AeroVironment, Kratos, and Red Cat offer distinct ways to invest in the rise of drone warfare. Here's how their growth profiles, risks, and strategies compare.

MarketBeat · Mar 6

Is the Dip in AeroVironment Stock a Buying Opportunity?

AeroVironment stock dropped significantly due to the uncertainty around what had been considered a significant long-term revenue driver.

Barchart · Mar 3

Defense Stocks Are Soaring—AeroVironment's Earnings Could Close the Gap

AeroVironment stock fell 15% in 30 days while defense peers soared. With 145% revenue growth and a $3.5B contract record, earnings could change everything.

MarketBeat · Mar 2

5 Drone and Defense Stocks Catching Major Momentum in 2026

Modern defense is rapidly shifting toward drones, AI, and autonomous systems, driving strong momentum across specialized defense stocks so far in 2026.

MarketBeat · Jan 19