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Germany awards AVAV Puma UAS contract for LARUS worth $30.9M

Jul 7, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The $30.9M international order validates Puma UAS interest in Europe, improves backlog visibility, and could lead to additional European awards; while the size is modest relative to AVAV's scale, it acts as a catalyst for sentiment and potential follow-on work.

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AeroVironment announced that Germany's Bundeswehr, via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency's UAS Partnership, selected AV's Puma UAS for the LARUS airborne reconnaissance program. The purchase order totals $30.9 million, expanding AV's international defense backlog and underscoring ongoing demand for next-generation unmanned systems in Europe. The news could lift sentiment and prompt modest near-term trading activity.

  • Germany's Bundeswehr selects AVAV Puma UAS for LARUS.
  • NSPA under UAS Partnership issues a $30.9 million PO.
  • Purchase expands AV's international defense backlog.
  • European demand signals continued Puma UAS growth.

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