A $20 Million Reason AeroVironment Stock Is Up 26% Over the Past 5 Days AeroVironment shares rally on a $20.2 million federal backing. Here are other factors that have been driving AVAV stock higher this week. Barchart · May 29
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
Looking to Profit From the Artemis II Mission? Buy RocketLab and AeroVironment Stocks. Artemis II has sparked fresh investor interest in space. Rocket Lab and AeroVironment emerge as solid next-gen stocks to buy in an evolving defense and space market. Barchart · Apr 13
5 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Now Government contractors and other defense stocks could soar if Washington passes a record defense budget. Here are some of Wall Street's favorite names. Kiplinger · Apr 13
NASA's '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft' will send Skyfall helicopters to Mars in 2028 NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft in 2028, a probe called Space Reactor-1 Freedom that will carry a fleet of tiny helicopters to Mars. Space · Mar 24
This Company Promises to Shoot Down Drones with Lasers. Is Its Stock a Buy Here? After featuring in the popular CBS Show "60 Minutes," shares of AeroVironment can find new takers. Barchart · Mar 19
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
MarketBeat · Jan 19 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.
Barchart · Jan 17 Cathie Wood Is Selling These 2 Future-Focused Defense Stocks. Should You? The valuations of both names are extremely high, partly due to recent headlines.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 4 US Army tests 20,000W vehicle-mounted laser systems for drone defense — updated LOCUST device is now more lethal against drones The U.S. Army is now testing a more lethal 20kW vehicle mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc.
Euronews · Dec 27, 2025 China sanctions 20 American defence companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them.
MarketBeat · Dec 25, 2025 Why Kratos and AeroVironment Are Suddenly Moving Like Tech Stocks Kratos and AeroVironment are actively transforming the defense sector by shifting from legacy industrial models to high-growth technology platforms.
Barchart · Dec 17, 2025 A $4.8 Million Reason to Buy AeroVironment Stock Today AeroVironment just received a $4.8 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Barchart · Dec 11, 2025 AeroVironment Is Supposed to Be the Next Palantir, But Its Earnings Disappointed in Q2. How Should You Play AVAV Stock? AVAV EPS missed estimates but still has a robust order backlog and a healthy growth outlook.
MarketBeat · Dec 10, 2025 Why AeroVironment Stock Could Soar Despite Mixed Q2 Results AeroVironment is on track to rebound robustly in 2026 as its BlueHalo acquisition drives growth and margins. Analysts forecast a 50% upside as of December.
Barchart · Dec 9, 2025 S&P Futures Muted Ahead of FOMC Meeting and U.S. JOLTs Report December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.02% this morning as investors gear up for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, while also awaiting the delayed reading on U.S. job openings.
MarketBeat · Oct 28, 2025 The Drone Arms Race: From Battlefield to Balance Sheet A new defense arms race is fueling a structural shift in the drone industry, creating long-term growth opportunities for key players in this dynamic sector.
Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025 AeroVironment's BlueHalo Integration Signals Next Growth Phase: Analyst AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) has entered a new phase of growth as its integration of BlueHalo strengthens its position in next-generation defense technologies.