AVAV - Leadership updates

Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc. As Washington pours capital into hypersonic test infrastructure and missile defense modernization, the public space-and-defense complex is racing to hire the operators who can convert contracts into delivered hardware. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Metal News News Commentary — U.S. defense and space spending is running through one of the most intense procurement cycles in decades. The Department of War's Test Resource Management Center is funding sustained hypersonic flight test campaigns, the Space Force is awarding multi-hundred-million-dollar ground-system primacy contracts, NATO allies are placing high-eight

  AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Sean T. Woodward as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year. McDonnell will remain with the Company in an advisory role through July 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260412005321/en/Sean Woodward is a seasoned finance leader with more than 22 years of experience in defense technology, including at A

Defense Veteran to Strengthen Operational Execution as AV Scales Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capabilities AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Rob) Smith as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026. In this role, Dr. Smith will oversee the Company's Autonomous Systems (AxS) and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy (SCDE) business units, as well as the Company's global operations and manufacturing footprint. His appointment reflects AV's continued focus on scaling manufacturing to meet rising customer demand, strengthening operational execution and enhancing capabi

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his decision to retire from AV, effective July 31, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260223105811/en/McDonnell joined AV in 2020. During his tenure as CFO, AV strengthened its balance sheet, enhanced its financial and operational discipline, completed strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, and reinforced its capital allocation framework to drive long-term shareholder value. "Kevin ha

Experienced defense policy and government relations leader brings decades of military, legislative, and industry expertise to AV's Washington Operations team AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Stephen Voline has joined the company as Senior Director of Washington Operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211855975/en/Stephen Voline brings more than three decades of experience across military operations, defense policy, and industry advocacy. Voline will support AV's engagement with Congress, the Department of War, and key national security stak

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that Milancy Harris has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO). In this role, Harris will lead AV's integrated, enterprise-wide security strategy—strengthening the company's ability to protect its people, programs, technologies, and customers across a rapidly expanding mission portfolio. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251205926285/en/Milancy Harris joins AeroVironment as Vice President and Chief Security Officer, bringing years of national security experience to strengthen protection of AV's people, programs, and mission. "Mila

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that current Executive Vice President, Space & Directed Energy (DE) Mission Systems Mary Clum has been appointed President of the company's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segment, effective October 24, 2025. Clum will report directly to Chairman, President & CEO Wahid Nawabi. Trip Ferguson, who has decided to step down, will remain at the company for a limited period to ensure a smooth transition. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251013925030/en/Mary Clum has been appointed President of AV's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segme

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it has appointed Johnathan Jones to its leadership team as Senior Vice President of Cyber and Mission Solutions (CMS). In this role, Jones will lead the strategic direction and operations of CMS, strengthening AV's advanced cyber, mission-enabling, and national security capabilities to United States government and defense customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250925594089/en/A seasoned leader and U.S. Air Force veteran, Johnathan Jones is a proven defense executive who brings more than two decades of experience to the role. "As the intelligence communi

Collaboration reinforces AV's identity as "Built for Defense. Built for D.C." AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in all-domain defense technologies, today announced a marketing sponsorship with the Washington Commanders. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250902868010/en/AV Announces Marketing Partnership with the Washington Commanders As part of the sponsorship, AV will serve as the presenting sponsor of Commanders' defensive third downs at Northwest Stadium, aligning with AV's role as a global leader in defense technology that dominates all domains–land, sea, air, space, and cyber. The spon

NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AeroVironment Inc. (NASD: AVAV) will replace ChampionX Corp. (NASD: CHX) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Victory Capital Holdings Inc. (NASD: VCTR) will replace AeroVironment in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, July 18. S&P 500 constituent Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:SLB) is acquiring ChampionX in a deal expected to be completed July 16, pending final closing conditions. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name       Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector July 18, 2025 S&P MidCap 400 Addition AeroVironment AVAV Industrials J

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. ("Liberty" or the "Company") (TSXV:SCAN, OTCQB:LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A)) a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce that The Honorable Mary Beth Long, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs and Independent Director of AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) has joined our new Strategic Advisory Board. This new Board will help focus and guide Liberty Defense in scaling its groundbreaking technology globally and executing its growth strategy as a leader in security and detection applications. Mar

René Carbone Bardorf has joined AeroVironment (AV) as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In line with the company's continuous growth trajectory, Bardorf joins to lead AV's global strategic marketing and oversee all facets of corporate communications strategy and execution. She will be based at AV's corporate headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, under the leadership of Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Communications, Church Hutton. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723588581/en/René Carbone Bardorf has joined AeroVironment as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. (Photo: B

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced Paul "Church" Hutton has joined as Vice President, Government Relations. Reporting to CEO Wahid Nawabi, Mr. Hutton will strengthen the company's strategic engagement with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Congress. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211497365/en/(Photo: Business Wire) "As a highly accomplished and respected government affairs leader with decades of experience in national security, Church is ideally suited to develop and implement our government relations strategy," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment's chairman, president, and chief executive office

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that General Joseph L. Votel recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class III director at a meeting of AeroVironment's Board on November 29. The addition of General Votel brings the Board's current composition to eight individuals, seven of whom (including Votel) are independent. "As a highly accomplished and respected military commander with responsibilities leading special operations and coalition forces in the Middle East and Asia, General Votel adds vital perspectives to our Board at this critical inflection point in our company's history," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment's chairman, president, and chie

AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control and integrated communications systems. AeroVironment signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tomahawk Robotics in August for a total purchase price of $120 million to be paid in a mix of cash and stock. "Now that the acquisition is finalized, we're able to further integrate both companies' technologies and accelerate our implementation of AI and autonomy into AeroVironment's platforms, enabling us to offer the best solutions for our customers' operational needs," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment's Chairman, President and CEO. Tomahawk Robotics' flagship AI-enabled control system, K

Accomplished CEO brings extensive experience in growth-oriented Aerospace & Defense businesses Arnold Fishman to retire at end of current term AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Cindy Lewis has been appointed to its board of directors effective August 10, 2021. Lewis brings to AeroVironment more than 30 years' experience in delivering high reliability products and technical solutions to the Aerospace and Defense industry. Since 1998, she has served as the chief executive officer of AirBorn Consolidated Holdings, Inc. where she led the transition of the company from a small connector shop to a middle mark