AEVEX Reaffirms Maritime Systems Strategy and Continued U.S. Navy Investment
Business Wire•21/10/2026•18:01 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤GARC contract value increased to approximately $350M through June 2027
- ➤AEVEX delivered 325 GARC units to the U.S. Navy in 2025
- ➤Navy continues GARC fleet enhancements, including mine-countermeasure mission packages
- ➤GARC vessels surpassed 25,000 hours of U.S. Navy on-water operations
- ➤AEVEX is advancing next-generation unmanned vessels Chaser and Comet
Expert Statements
Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer of AEVEX
“AEVEX acquired BlackSea for its proven operational capabilities, strong customer relationships and ability to deliver increasingly sophisticated maritime autonomous systems at scale.”
Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer of AEVEX
“The Navy’s continued investment in the GARC fleet, combined with our transition to next-generation platforms, reinforces the strategy behind this acquisition.”
Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer of AEVEX
“We’re focused on executing our multi-domain strategy and delivering capabilities that evolve alongside the missions they support.”
AEVEX Reaffirms Maritime Systems Strategy and Continued U.S. Navy Investment
Company highlights continued Navy-funded enhancements, proven operational performance, and transition to next-generation maritime platforms
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