Stock Track | AeroVironment Soars 5.27% Intraday on Army Contract Win and Successful Laser Weapon Demonstration

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AeroVironment's stock surged 5.27% during intraday trading on Tuesday, following a series of positive developments from the defense technology company.

The sharp increase appears driven by the company securing a $14.6 million production contract from the U.S. Army for its VAPOR CLE unmanned aircraft system and the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard the USS George H.W. Bush in October 2025. Additionally, the company introduced its new AI-enabled MAYHEM 10 multi-role effects drone platform, highlighting advancements in its autonomous technology portfolio.

The successful at-sea demonstration, conducted with the U.S. Navy, showed the LOCUST system's capability to track and neutralize multiple target drones, proving its adaptability for maritime defense applications beyond land-based platforms.

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