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Army Awards AV LASSO Contract for Switchblade 400

May 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Aerovironment awarded LASSO prototyping contract for Switchblade 400.
System is a portable, anti-armor loitering munition with medium-range.
Army aims to spend $109.5 million on 95 LASSO systems in FY27.
Textron and Uvision also participating in prototyping competition.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Army's interest in modular, adaptable systems for precision strike capabilities. The inclusion of Aerovironment, Textron, and Uvision in the prototyping competition suggests a focus on innovative, portable solutions for modern warfare, which could enhance the Army's operational flexibility and lethality.

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What Happened

Aerovironment Joins Textron, Uvision in Prototyping Competition

The US Army has awarded Aerovironment a prototyping contract for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, with the company set to provide its Switchblade 400 product. The LASSO program aims to equip Mobile Brigade Combat Teams with a man-portable weapon capable of destroying tanks and other targets while minimizing collateral damage. Aerovironment joins Textron and Uvision in the prototyping competition, with the Army planning to spend $109.5 million on 95 LASSO systems in FY27. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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