AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Secures Army Prototype Agreement For Switchblade 400
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- (AVAV) Secures Army Prototype Agreement For Switchblade 400 Ashar Jawad Wed, May 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM GMT+7 2 min read AVAV Aero Vironment, Inc.
- The award has enhanced Switchblade 400’s reputation as a key component of the program, supporting the Army’s modernization efforts to deploy agile weapons.
- As of the close of business on May 8, the stock carries a Strong Buy rating based on 16 analysts’ recommendations.
Aero Vironment, Inc. (AVAV) Secures Army Prototype Agreement For Switchblade 400 Ashar Jawad Wed, May 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM GMT+7 2 min read AVAV Aero Vironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is among the 9 Best Drone Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Earlier in the month, the company said it had secured a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army to build, test, and deliver the Switchblade 400 loitering munition under the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.
The award has enhanced Switchblade 400’s reputation as a key component of the program, supporting the Army’s modernization efforts to deploy agile weapons. It also reflects the service’s confidence in the company’s ability to scale and positions it well as a likely long-term partner for the Army.
Following the news, Clear Street analyst Brian Dobson reiterated a Buy rating on AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) on May 4, with a price target of $293. According to TipRanks, the firm noted the agreement in a research note to investors, and added that the company’s shares were ‘attractively valued’.