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The direct commercial sales order expands AeroVironment’s counter-uncrewed aircraft systems business in the Middle East. CEO Wahid Nawabi said the award reflects demand for rapidly deployable, sustainable directed-energy systems as customers build layered air defenses.
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The direct commercial sales order expands AeroVironment’s counter-uncrewed aircraft systems business in the Middle East. CEO Wahid Nawabi said the award reflects demand for rapidly deployable, sustainable directed-energy systems as customers build layered air defenses.
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