AV | Global Defense Technology across Air, Land, Sea, Space, and Cyber

Integrated all-domain battle-tested solutions for today’s battlefield.

AV is a global defense technology leader delivering battlefield proven systems and next-generation capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From loitering munitions and autonomous robotic systems to counter-UAS, loitering munitions, directed energy, cyber, and mission command systems, AV's proven solutions are based on learnings from over 50,000 autonomous systems delivered to the battlefield to meet evolving threats heads-on.

Where Proven Systems Meet the Future of Defense Autonomous Systems & Solutions

AV combines cutting-edge innovation with its deep domain expertise and multiple decades of battle-proven experience to deliver integrated capabilities that meet the evolving demands of today’s battlefield.

We execute with urgency, engineer with precision, and affordably scale with high reliability—bringing together the talent, infrastructure, and technology needed to meet today’s missions and shape what comes next.

With a legacy of delivering when it matters and a robust pipeline built for the future, AV is defining the next era of defense technology.

EW & Cyber

Unmanned Maritime

AI/ML

Ground Control Solutions

High-altitude Pseudo-satellites

Training & Support Services

MacCready Works Built to Make the Rules of the Battlefield

MacCready Works is AV’s dedicated innovation engine—where software, autonomy, sensors, and platform technologies converge to shape the future of defense. From rapid prototypes to fielded systems, this is where breakthrough ideas become battlefield advantage.

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AV In the News

Some missions stay classified. These headlines don’t.

While much of our work remains behind closed doors, AV continues to earn attention across defense, technology, and global media. Explore the latest stories on our strategy, systems, and impact.

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AV and Dutch Ministry of Defence Expand Partnership to Modernize Puma™ UAS Fleet and Deploy Scalable Long-Endurance Systems

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AV Unleashes Red Dragon: A New Breed of Fully Autonomous, GPS-Denied One-Way Attack Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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AV Launches Titan 4 and Expands Titan Family, Ushering in the Next Era of RF Counter-UAS Dominance

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AeroVironment and BlueHalo Complete Transaction — Creating A Global Defense Technology

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AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian Ministry of Defence for Combat-Proven JUMP 20 VTOL Aircraft System

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AV’s Switchblade 600 Selected for Tranche 1 of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative

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AV’s Switchblade 300 Selected for U.S. Marine Corps’ Organic Precision Fires-Light Program

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AV Awarded Major Contract to Deliver Advanced Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to the German Federal Armed Forces

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AeroVironment Stockholders Approve Acquisition of BlueHalo

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AV’s Cutting-Edge One-Way Attack UAS Secures DIU Backing Under Project Artemis

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AV Unveils JUMP 20-X: Revolutionizing Autonomous Maritime Operations with Unmatched Precision and Versatility

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AV Expands U.S.Manufacturing in Salt Lake City, Utah with FreedomWerx, a State-of-the-Art Facility Driving Innovation and Growth

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About AV

AV was founded by visionary aerospace engineer Dr. Paul B. MacCready, Jr. and has spent more than five decades redefining what’s possible when customer understanding and emerging technologies intersect.

AV delivers integrated defense technology solutions, that are innovative, ensure mission outcomes, and create strategic advantage across every domain of modern warfare.

Learn what drives us—our people, principles, and the mission that brings them together.

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Inside AV

AV is a defense technology leader delivering proven systems and emerging capabilities across all domains of modern defense. To better understand our mission, approach, roles, and more, check out the links below.

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Build what matters. Explore our culture, open roles, and how you can help shape the future of defense.

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Investors

AV (NASDAQ: AVAV) is delivering the future of defense at scale. See how we’re driving performance and long-term value.

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