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defensespace-technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Space Force Cancels AeroVironment SCAR Contract, Shifts to Open Competition for Satellite Antennas

The U.S. Space Force terminated AeroVironment’s roughly $1.7 billion SCAR contract for mobile satellite-control antennas after unsuccessful renegotiations, signaling a shift from a single-vendor approach to an open, commercially developed procurement. AeroVironment will recompete and adapt the BADGER design for commercial use, while the company pursues other Space & Directed Energy products amid a lower 2026 revenue outlook and a large backlog. BlueHalo (the project’s ground terminal builder) is now tied to the broader program through AeroVironment via prior acquisition, and some terms may affect long-term revenue while maintaining potential future customers for the tech.

via SpaceNews|

#aerovironment #badger #defensespace-technology

space-exploration8 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Plans to Deploy Six Helicopters on Mars in Bold New Mission

NASA and AeroVironment are planning a bold mission called 'Skyfall' to deploy six helicopters on Mars from a spacecraft, aiming to explore water sources and potential landing sites for future human missions, building on the success of the Ingenuity helicopter, though funding challenges remain amid NASA's budget cuts.

via Futurism|

#aerovironment #mars-exploration #mars-helicopters

science8 months ago•2 min saved

AeroVironment Unveils Skyfall, a Next-Gen Mars Helicopter for Exploration

AeroVironment and NASA have introduced 'Skyfall,' a concept to deploy six autonomous helicopters on Mars to explore the planet's surface and subsurface, potentially simplifying landing procedures and enhancing scientific data collection, with a possible launch in 2028.

via Space|

#aerovironment #helicopters #mars-exploration

business9 months ago•1 min saved

Hegseth's Drone Push Sparks Pentagon Overhaul and Defense Stock Surge

Drone stocks surged after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to boost American drone manufacturing and usage, emphasizing unleashing drone dominance and rescinding restrictive policies, which benefited smaller drone companies despite no immediate gains for large defense contractors.

via Barron's|

#aerovironment #business #defense

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Zscaler's Earnings Propel Stock Surge After Hours

In after-hours trading, Zscaler's stock slipped 1% despite a better-than-expected report for its fiscal fourth quarter, while GitLab's stock jumped 4% following a strong second-quarter report. Gogo's stock advanced 3.5% after announcing a share repurchase program, while Asana's stock slipped 2.8% despite a strong report. AeroVironment's shares added nearly 12% after beating analysts' expectations in its fiscal first quarter.

via CNBC|

#aerovironment #after-hours-trading #business