Aerovironment Government Contracts
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Aerovironment government contracts totaled $1.3B across 62 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 19.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $1.3B (100% of the total). Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411) accounted for $1.1B (83% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $593,257,715 across 47 awards with activity that year, a change of +19.6% from $496,200,225 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,304,609,884 across 62 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $593M
- Awards in FY2026
- 47
- Change vs FY2025
- +19.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.3B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Aerovironment federal contracts by year
Aerovironment federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $593,257,715 | 47 | +19.6% |
| FY2025 | $496,200,225 | 30 | +130.6% |
| FY2024 | $215,151,943 | 19 | n/a |
About Aerovironment's federal contracts
Aerovironment's federal contract obligations rose 176% from FY2024 ($215M) to FY2026 ($593M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Aerovironment's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), 83% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Aerovironment contract work are California, Ohio and Florida; California alone accounts for 107%.
Which agencies award Aerovironment contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Aerovironment, Inc. Aerovironment DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,303,368,892 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | $575,283 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $554,709 | <0.1% |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $111,000 | <0.1% |
Aerovironment contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Aerovironment's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $1,080,394,902 | 82.8% |
| 2 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $80,579,807 | 6.2% |
| 3 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $75,532,105 | 5.8% |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $48,923,343 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336419 | $17,913,905 | 1.4% |
| 6 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesNAICS 518210 | $514,890 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $479,248 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334220 | $185,000 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Flight TrainingNAICS 611512 | $39,819 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsNAICS 611310 | $33,507 | <0.1% |
Where Aerovironment contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $1,393,436,646 | 106.8% |
| 2 | Ohio | $26,450,014 | 2.0% |
| 3 | Florida | $997,499 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Virginia | $982,681 | <0.1% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $33,507 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $15,269 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Aerovironment
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $63,812,504,970 |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $21,284,022,603 |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $18,536,767,120 |
| 4 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $12,673,592,853 |
| 5 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $6,232,269,392 |
Recent Aerovironment contract awards
The latest Aerovironment contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 JSD OB3 C-UAS FUNDED AV (BLUE HALO) TITAN APC-FY26-000222 | $514,890 | 15M10226PA4700562 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMANUFACTURE OF SKYFALL BLADES | $111,000 | 80NSSC26P1199 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Department of DefenseIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES ESTABLISHED IN DEPT OF WAR MEMORANDUM DATE 10 JULY 2025, IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14307-UNLEASHING MILITARY DRONE DOMINANCE. | $449,848 | W58RGZ26F0326 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHIS EFFORT IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING OPERATIONAL UTILITY OF THESE SYSTEMS FOR USE BY DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) PERSONNEL FOR FORCE PROTECTION, BASE DEFENSE, AND COUNTER-UAS OPERATIONS. | $80,564,538 | W912CH26FA117 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseCHASSIS DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF SINS PROJECT | $479,248 | N6833526C1056 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of TransportationTHE MISSION OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP AN IN-SITU/HANDHELD NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) SYSTEM TO DETECT DEFECTS INSIDE WHEEL JOURNAL BEARINGS IN RAIL CARS BEFORE THEY BECOME CRITICAL. | $575,283 | 693JJ626C000014 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Department of DefenseAWARD IN SUPPORT OF TUAS BATTALION RECONNAISSANCE UAV REQUIREMENT. | $117,306,232 | W58RGZ26F0334 |
| May 14, 2026 | Department of DefenseSBIR PHASE III R&D | $1,263,249 | N6833526F0006 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseLOW ALTITUDE STALKING AND STRIKE ORDNANCE (LASSO) SURVEILLANCE CRITICALITY DESIGNATOR IS A | $28,082,019 | W91CRB26FA177 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES ESTABLISHED IN DEPT OF WAR MEMORANDUM DATE 10 JULY 2025, IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14307-UNLEASHING MILITARY DRONE DOMINANCE | $157,662 | W58RGZ26F0294 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseACC/A3J-MIPR-TACP ACC HURRICANE ORDER | $4,451,223 | FA862926PB003 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseDRONES IN SUPPORT OF EGYPT | $1,003,343 | W58RGZ26F0222 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseLOW ALTITUDE STALKING AND STRIKE ORDNANCE AUSTRALIA, LITHUANIA AND CANADA | $15,112,145 | W91CRB26FA131 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseHURRICANE AND TRAINING ASSETS | $4,922,723 | FA862926PB002 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Department of DefenseFMS REQUIREMENT FOR COUNTRY TAJIKISTAN. | $242,664 | W58RGZ26F0245 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseTUAS HAS A REQUIREMENT TO PROCURE 82X P550 LONG RANGE RECONNAISSANCE (LRR) SYSTEMS: LRR SYSTEM TO SUPPORT RECONNAISSANCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND TARGET ACQUISITION (RSTA) CAPABILITIES FOR MANEUVER COMMANDE | $0 | W58RGZ26F0238 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Department of DefenseIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES ESTABLISHED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR MEMORANDUM DATED 10 JULY 2025, IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14307-UNLEASHING U.S. MILITARY DRONE DOMINANCE | $527,955 | W58RGZ26F0236 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Department of DefenseIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES ESTABLISHED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR MEMORANDUM DATED 10 JULY 2025, IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14307-UNLEASHING U.S. MILITARY DRONE DOMINANCE. | $17,583,318 | W58RGZ26F0206 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Department of DefenseFMS REQUIREMENT IN SUPPORT OF TUNISIA. | $10,582,331 | W58RGZ26F0139 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseFMS REQUIREMENT FOR ESTONIA. | $3,607,810 | W58RGZ26F0167 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Department of DefenseSBIR PHASE III R&D | $16,700,392 | N6833526F0005 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseLOW ALTITUDE STALKING AND STRIKE ORDNANCE SCD IS A | $3,832,627 | W91CRB26FA079 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseSCALABLE HOMELAND INNOVATIVE LAYERED DEFENSE (SHIELD) INITIAL ORDER | $500 | HQ085926FF183 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Department of DefenseFMS REQUIREMENT FOR COLOMBIA. | $4,284,883 | W58RGZ26F0064 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER #2 FOR SEMINOLE AND ARGOS SYSTEMS | $26,450,014 | FA862926FB020 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Aerovironment
Large prime contractors such as Aerovironment buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Aerovironment is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Aerovironment make from government contracts?
- Aerovironment, Inc received $1.3B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 62 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $593M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Aerovironment?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.3B to Aerovironment from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Aerovironment do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Aerovironment's largest federal contract industries are aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511) and other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336413).
- Where does Aerovironment perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Aerovironment contract dollars went to work in California ($1.4B), Ohio ($26.5M) and Florida ($997K).
- Are Aerovironment's government contracts growing?
- Aerovironment's federal contract obligations rose 176% from FY2024 ($215M) to FY2026 ($593M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Aerovironment?
- Look at the agencies and industries Aerovironment works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.