AeroVironment Stands with the People of Ukraine and all of NATO

For the Ukrainians, one of the most dependable weapons systems in use is also one of the smallest, the Switchblade 300.

“If you ask me what we need, we need more Switchblades...It’s one of the most stable and precise weapons we have," said senior Ukranian special forces commander.

'It's Hard, but They're Holding On': On the Ground in Ukraine, the War Depends on U.S. Weapons
“If you ask me what we need, we need more Switchblades. It’s one of the most stable and precise weapons we have,” said senior Ukrainian special forces commander.

Switchblade Kamikaze Drone Production to Ramp Up Following Ukraine Use
WASHINGTON — AeroVironment, the maker of the Switchblade loitering munition Ukraine has used against Russia in recent months, is planning to ramp up production of the heavier-duty version.

Ukraine Using Kamikaze Drones on the Front Lines
Fox News' Douglas Kennedy reports on the kamikaze switchblade drones used to aid Ukraine's fight against Russia.

The Switchblade "Kamikaze" Drone
A one-time-use unmanned aerial vehicle, the Switchblade drone is a powerful weapon that can dive bomb its targets, such as tanks and artillery nests, at a range of up to 30 miles. So far, 700 Switchblades – large and small – have been supplied to Ukraine for use against Russian forces.

Shadowy Switchblade Kamikaze Drones on Their Way to Ukraine: Here’s What We Know About Them
The U.S. is providing 100 Switchblade loitering munitions to Ukraine, the Biden administration revealed Wednesday, in addition to the thousands of Javelin anti-tank missiles and Stinger anti-aircraft missile already in country or on the way.

Drone Defense
AeroVironment's Switchblade “kamikaze” drone has become a key part of military aid to Ukraine. AeroVironment CEO, Wahid Nawabi talks ethics and defending against aggression – all over the world.

How Switchblade Drones Could Turn the Tide of Ukraine War
Under the new massive military aid package, Ukraine will be provided with long-range missiles and 100 "tactical unmanned aerial systems," as Biden called them.

Exploding ‘kamikaze’ Drones are Ushering in a New Era of Warfare in Ukraine
The U.S.-made Switchblades that Ukraine will soon get are easier to hide and can be moved quickly. They also increase the range at which Ukrainians can target Russian enemies, allowing them to disable command and control vehicles in the field and target high-value Russian targets, like generals.

Ukraine Special Forces Release Video of Military Using Foreign-Made Kamikaze Drones
The Ukrainian military has for the first time released footage of special forces using foreign-made kamikaze drones targeting Russian positions. According to the Ukrainian military, the drone was equipped with a powerful explosive that caused damage to a Russian tank after it flew into it.