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VisionWave Advances European Growth Plans on the Back of Solar Drone’s DB InfraGO AG PoC Success
Globenewswire· 2025-11-26 13:30
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and RAMAT EFAL, Israel, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) (“VisionWave” or the “Company”) today announced a major advancement in its European growth strategy. On the heels of Solar Drone’s successful 100-day Proof of Concept (“PoC”) with DB InfraGO AG, the Company has appointed Judit Nagypal to lead next phase commercial engagement and to accelerate potential deployment opportunities across Europe. Ms. Nagypal, who is based in Munich, Germany, ...
AeroVironment Set For Growth As Drones Take Center Stage In Defense
Benzinga· 2025-08-19 17:09
Core Viewpoint - Needham analyst Austin Bohlig initiated coverage on AeroVironment, Inc (AVAV) with a Buy rating and a price target of $300, highlighting the growth potential in the U.S. unmanned aerial systems market as defense priorities shift towards autonomous platforms [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The U.S. unmanned aerial systems market is entering a long growth cycle, driven by increased defense spending and a focus on unmanned systems, including over $15 billion from the Trump administration [2] - AeroVironment's market opportunity is projected to expand nearly fivefold to $50 billion, indicating significant growth potential [3] Group 2: Company Positioning - AeroVironment has strengthened its portfolio through the BlueHalo acquisition, positioning itself as a next-gen defense prime in fast-growing warfare technologies [1][2] - The company's share of U.S. Department of Defense UAS contracts increased from approximately 2% ($198 million) in 2015-2019 to nearly 7% ($593 million) in 2020-2025, reflecting its expanding role in defense procurement [3] Group 3: Financial Strategy - AeroVironment's recent $1.7 billion capital raise is aimed at funding capacity expansion and potentially supporting strategic acquisitions in emerging defense technology [4] - The combination of a larger addressable market, share gains, and a differentiated next-gen portfolio is expected to provide room for further multiple expansion, alongside stronger margins and cash flow [4]