AeroVironment receives order for Raven UAS
AeroVironment has received a $13 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the US Air Force for RQ-11B Raven UAS to support Latin American and Caribbean nations, the company announced on 4 October.
The Raven UAS will be deployed in the US Southern Command Area of Responsibility, which includes Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Work on this contract is expected to be complete by 28 September 2023.
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