AeroVironment, Inc. announced received a $4.3 million cost plus fixed fee award and $7.1 million option for Switchblade tactical missile system support services from the US Army Close Combat Weapons Systems office. The award increased the funded value of an existing contract for Switchblade tactical missile systems to $63.8 million. In addition, options totaling $38.3 million increased the total contract ceiling to $102.1 million.

The award and option provided for the continuation of services to support American forces through training, refurbishments and project management support.