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ISR·Freedom Eagle-1

AeroVironment expands to mass-produce its drone-killer missile

1 source · first reported 25d ago

The U.S. Army is investing $20 million to expand AeroVironment's facility to accelerate production of the Freedom Eagle-1 missile, a low-cost interceptor designed to shoot down drones and aircraft.

Why it matters

This investment makes defending against mass aerial attacks economically viable for the first time, highlighting the growing threat of drones and the need for effective countermeasures.

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