Loitering Munition Sees Increased Popularity Now that it's 'Battle Proven'

AeroVironment's efforts in Ukraine apparently won them some customers around the beltway, with a nearly $9 million order being placed from the United States Marine Corps. The small, semi-autonomous loitering munition provides troops with "organic, anti-armor/anti-personnel, precision fire capability at the tactical level," while being packable to boot. AeroVironment's $8.9 contract could eventually be worth $249 million, if everything is exercised. “AV offers a battle-proven and production-ready system to support OPF-L to meet the Marine Corps’ requirements,” said AeroVironment's Senior Vice President of LMS, Brett Hush.

Archer Aviation to Expand Government Relations Efforts With New DC Office

Archer Aviation has announced the opening of a new office in Washington D.C., significantly expanding its government relations efforts as it gears up for the commercial launch of its innovative electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Under the leadership of former FAA Chief Billy Nolen, who now serves as Archer's Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, the office will focus on policy, government, and regulatory affairs.