AEVEX Secures $20.5M in New Awards to Deliver and Advance One‑Way Attack Systems

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., September 9, 2026 - AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX), a leading provider of advanced unmanned systems and mission technologies, today announced it has secured $20.5M in new awards to deliver and further develop one-way attack (OWA) system capabilities for U.S. government customers.

These awards expand AEVEX's support for operational requirements across high-priority mission areas. Under these efforts, AEVEX will deliver one-way attack systems and provide associated engineering, development, and integration work to advance future capability. The solutions produced will be employed in both operational and training environments to strengthen readiness and reinforce mission preparation.

"AEVEX customers continue to rely on our ability to design, build, and deliver autonomous capabilities with precision, reliability, and speed," said Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer at AEVEX. "Our one-way attack systems are informed by real-world operational demands and built to perform in contested and dynamic mission environments. We are proud to deliver affordable, scalable capabilities that strengthen warfighter effectiveness and meet the pace required by today's operational tempo."

AEVEX's autonomous systems portfolio, mission autonomy software, and modular deployment architecture are engineered to meet evolving defense requirements across air and maritime domains. The company's scalable U.S. manufacturing footprint and integrated development framework allow rapid production, adaptation, and fielding of mission-aligned capabilities for U.S. and allied forces.

AEVEX continues to invest in advanced manufacturing capacity, autonomy technologies, and customer-driven engineering to support growing demand from the Department of War and international partners. These efforts reinforce the company's broader strategy of aligning with defense procurement priorities and expanding delivery of next-generation capabilities across emerging mission sets.

For more information, visit www.aevex.com.

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About AEVEX
AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) is a leading U.S. defense technology company delivering autonomous unmanned systems, AI-enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and electronic warfare solutions for national security customers. With vertically integrated engineering, rapid prototyping, and high-volume manufacturing across multiple U.S. locations, AEVEX provides affordable, front-line-ready capabilities designed for contested and GPS-denied environments. AEVEX's mission is to strengthen deterrence, enhance warfighter effectiveness, and help ensure the United States maintains technological and industrial advantage in the era of autonomy.

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