# AeroVironment wins $315M initial award on $940M U.S. contract

AeroVironment has secured a multiyear IDIQ contract with a ceiling of $940 million from an undisclosed U.S. customer, including an initial award of approximately $315 million for product deliveries and support.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-09
- Where: United States
- Value: $315.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: unmanned aircraft systems, defense products
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [AeroVironment](https://endata.com/companies/27059.md)

## Sources

- [streetinsider.com](https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/AeroVironment+wins+%24315+million+initial+award+on+%24940M+U.S.+contract/27312610.html), 2026-11-09: "This award reflects the trust our customers place in AV to move advanced capabilities beyond development."
- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109634954/en/AV-Secures-Approximately-%24315-Million-Award-Under-%24940-Million-IDIQ-Contract), 2026-11-09: "This award reflects the trust our customers place in AV to move advanced capabilities beyond development."
- [avinc.com](https://www.avinc.com/2026/11/09/av-secures-approximately-315-million-award-under-940-million-idiq-contract/), 2026-11-09: "This award reflects the trust our customers place in AV to move advanced capabilities beyond development."

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