Jul 21, 2026 1:58 PM
AeroVironment has received a $117.3-million contract to produce additional P550 electrical vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial systems for the US Army.
AeroVironment has received a $117.3-million contract to produce additional P550 electrical vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial systems (eVTOL UAS) for the US Army.
The agreement covers 82 aircraft to be distributed to battalion reconnaissance teams, marking an initial full-rate acquisition of the platform to extend scouting capabilities for the force.
This purchase follows a $117-million army deal in March for the same drones, an earlier order last December, and initial deliveries that began in August 2025.
Read the full story on our new publication, The Drone Front: AeroVironment to Produce More P550 eVTOL Drones for US Army
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