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AeroVironment Soars on Defense Demand | Business and Finance News
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AeroVironment just shattered expectations with a record $642 million in revenue—more than double last year—and a 65% surge in backlog to $1.2 billion, fueled by the U.S. military’s massive push to modernize and secure space with drones. CEO Wahid Nawabi says production is ramping up as growth opportunities explode, sending drone stocks like Kratos and Red Cat soaring. With the DoD requesting $75 billion for drones by 2027, the defense sector is prioritizing drone tech amid global tensions. AeroVironment’s cutting-edge LOCUST laser system and recent acquisitions of BlueHalo and Empirical Systems Aerospace are accelerating its rise as a key player in this high-stakes, fast-growing defense landscape.
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