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USAF Awards AEVEX $18.5M Contract for Autonomous Aircraft

May 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

AEVEX awarded $18.5M contract for autonomous aircraft.
Contract includes support from AEVEX's engineering and field services teams.
AEVEX will deliver additive-manufactured Group 3 UAS.
Systems designed to support flexible operations and reduce operator workload.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the USAF's growing interest in autonomous systems for One Way Attack missions. The use of additive manufacturing suggests a focus on scalable production and faster fielding, which could benefit AEVEX's competitive position in the UAS market.

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What Happened

AEVEX To Deliver Group 3 UAS For One Way Attack Missions

The US Air Force has awarded AEVEX a $18.5 million contract to supply autonomous aircraft for One Way Attack missions. The contract includes support from AEVEX’s engineering and field services teams throughout the production period. AEVEX will deliver additive-manufactured Group 3 uncrewed aircraft systems that leverage 3D-printing technology for scalable production and faster fielding. The company will use its 100,000ft2 of unmanned systems manufacturing space and a workforce of over 150 multidisciplinary engineers for the project, as reported by Airforce Technology.

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