AeroVironment Has Doubled Its Local Workforce Since 2025. Now, It's Unveiled a $30M Campus Expansion Plan.

AeroVironment has doubled its local workforce since 2025. Now, it's unveiled a $30M campus expansion plan.

AeroVironment's $30 million expansion in Albuquerque follows its acquisition of BlueHalo and could create hundreds of jobs while generating significant economic impact for New Mexico.

AV To Expand ABQ Defense Manufacturing Campus

EDD News: ALBUQUERQUE — AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) “AV” is investing more than $30 million to expand its Albuquerque defense manufacturing campus, a project expected to create more than 450 jobs and generate more than $670 million in economic impact over the next decade, the company, the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque announced today. The expansion is supported by $5 million from the State of New Mexico and $1 million fro…

$30 million expansion of Albuquerque Defense Manufacturing Campus

AeroVironment is investing $30 million to expand its Albuquerque campus

LOCUST Laser Manufacturer to Expand New Mexico Operations

U.S. anti-drone laser weapons manufacturer AeroVironment, Inc., announced plans on March 3 to invest more than $30 million to expand operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company supplies the U.S. Army with mobile 20-kilowatt LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems for countering drone threats. The systems are used on infantry squad vehicles and joint light tactical vehicles and are designed for high-precision, rapid tracking. AeroVironment received $5…

Company building military lasers plans to expand manufacturing operations in Albuquerque

Defense company AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) says it plans to invest over $30 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Albuquerque, creating more than 450 new jobs.

Defense manufacturer announces plans to more than double its Albuquerque workforce

New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black announces a $5 million state investment in defense manufacturer AeroVironment, Inc. on March 3, 2026, while Steve Conyne and Michael Pace of AeroVironment watch. (Joshua Bowling/Source NM)Defense manufacturer AeroVironment, Inc. plans to expand its Albuquerque campus and more than double its workforce in the next decade, the company announced alongside New Mexico Economic Development…