Thursday, October 20, 2011

AeroVironment Lands $7.3M Order

Monrovia-based Aerovironment, the developer of unmanned aircraft systems, has signed another multimillion dollar order from the U.S. military, the firm said Thursday. AeroVironment said it received a $7.3M order from the United States Army, for its Puma unmanned aircraft systems logistics support services over the next 12 months. The firm's Puma is being used by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Aerovironment develops both unmanned aircraft systems as well as electric vehicle charging systems.

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