AV and NIOA Sign Agreement to Advance One-Way Attack Localization and Co-Production in Australia
Business Wire•13/10/2026•11:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤AeroVironment and NIOA sign non-binding MOU for Australian one-way attack systems
- ➤Companies will explore Australian production, integration, sustainment and support
- ➤Potential Australian variants could incorporate NIOA-developed payloads and warheads
- ➤NIOA may become Australian distributor and authorized support partner, pending approvals
- ➤Parties will explore Australia as regional center for advanced launched effects and loitering munitions
Expert Statements
Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, president and chief executive officer of AeroVironment
“AV’s one-way attack systems are proven capabilities with growing demand from U.S. allies and partners around the world”
Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, president and chief executive officer of AeroVironment
“Our collaboration with NIOA creates a pathway to expand that capability in Australia and explore how Australian industry can contribute to the manufacture, integration, support and sustainment of AV’s one-way attack systems.”
AV and NIOA Sign Agreement to Advance One-Way Attack Localization and Co-Production in Australia
Companies to explore Australian production, integration, sustainment and support for AV’s one-way attack systems.
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