AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) has been awarded a firm-fixed-price option by the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities Office to deliver two BADGER phased array antenna systems under the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program. This marks the first option exercised under the SCAR Other Transaction Agreement, aimed at boosting system performance, deployment speed, and resilience.
To expand production capacity, AV has strengthened supplier partnerships and broadened its manufacturing framework. These steps are designed to stabilize costs, reduce schedule risks, and ensure the BADGER supply chain can meet present and future SCAR program requirements. The company noted this framework is intended to accelerate delivery timelines in alignment with operational needs.