AeroVironment snags $47.1M UAS sustainment contracts

The orders cover the RQ-11B Raven and RQ-20A Puma AE small UAS.

"Sustaining the Army's large fleet of Raven and Puma AE systems ensures that soldiers continue to have the most effective, reliable and adaptable small UAS available to support them wherever and whenever required," said Kirk Flittie, vice president of AeroVironment's UAV division.

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