US Army PEO Aviation · US
US Army PEO Aviation awarded AeroVironment a contract worth USD 146,000,000 on 30 April 2020 for Switchblade loitering munitions, described as Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS). The record describes these backpackable systems as offering precision strike up to 10 km, real-time ISR and wave-off features to reduce collateral damage. The systems are intended for US forces and for foreign military sales to allies.
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The 'Switchblade LMAMS Procurement (46M)' refers to a $146 million U.S. Army contract awarded to AeroVironment for Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS), specifically for procuring Switchblade loitering munitions (likely Switchblade 300 tactical missile systems). These backpackable, combat-proven systems provide precision strike capabilities up to 10 km, real-time ISR, wave-off features to minimize collateral damage, and support for U.S. forces and foreign military sales to allies.
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