On October 24 2025, AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced that it has been selected to deliver the Freedom Eagle 1 (FE‑1) kinetic counter‑unmanned aircraft system under a $95.9 million contract for the U.S. Army’s Long‑Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) program, as reported by BusinessWire from Huntsville, Alabama.
The FE‑1 is a low‑cost, high‑performance kinetic missile designed to neutralize Groups 2 and 3 unmanned aircraft while retaining residual capability against Group 1, fixed‑wing, and rotary‑wing threats. The contract follows successful live‑fire demonstrations of the missile’s dual‑thrust solid‑rocket motor, controlled test vehicle launches, and warhead tests, confirming the platform’s technological maturity and reduced risk for field deployment.
This award represents a significant addition to AeroVironment’s growing portfolio of kinetic and directed‑energy counter‑UAS solutions, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of integrated air‑defense capabilities. The $95.9 million order is a substantial contract relative to the company’s recent quarterly revenue, underscoring the strategic importance of the LRKI program to AeroVironment’s revenue growth and market expansion.
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