AeroVironment to “dramatically” increase production of Switchblades
Switchblade 300 Block 20 will be part of the USMC’s inventory. (Photo: Flavia Camargos Pereira)
The company plans to double or triple production rates for Switchblade 600 and 300 systems.
The growing international demand for loitering munitions and the award of several contracts have been leading AeroVironment toward increasing production manufacturing of Switchblade 600 and 300 systems.
Speaking to Shephard at the SOF Week 2024 exhibition in Tampa, Florida, AeroVironment’s manager of domestic business developments, Taylor Nobles, claimed that the company plans to 'dramatically' ramp up manufacturing rates.
'Huge numbers start coming in at us, and our senior leadership have prepared to either double or triple production,' Nobles stressed.
On 7 May, the company was selected by the US DoD to supply the Switchblade 600 for Tranche 1 of the
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