AEVEX selected for up to $92M SkyRange contract supporting Department of War hypersonic testing

AEVEX: AEVEX Corp. is a Solana Beach, California-based defense technology company specializing in the design, manufacture, and support of autonomous unmanned aerial systems and precision strike platforms for contested environments. The company focuses on modular, long-range capabilities including one-way attack drones and mission autonomy solutions primarily for U.S. government customers. It was recently selected for a SkyRange contract supporting Department of War hypersonic testing initiatives. Department of War: The Department of War (DoW) is the U.S. government agency responsible for military operations, procurement, and advanced weapons development including hypersonic systems. It oversees initiatives such as the SkyRange program, which employs unmanned aircraft platforms to enable flexible, airborne testing infrastructure for hypersonic missiles and related technologies. The department collaborates with defense contractors to accelerate testing and fielding of next-generation capabilities in contested environments. `json { "Hypersonic Testing Infrastructure": "The Department of Defense's SkyRange program converts high-altitude unmanned aircraft into range platforms equipped with advanced telemetry systems to support complex hypersonic missile testing and data collection.", "Defense Technology Partnerships": "AEVEX has expanded its work with U.S. government agencies on autonomous strike and mission-support systems aligned with evolving Department of Defense priorities for scalable capabilities in contested environments.", "Industry Focus": "U.S. defense contractors are increasing emphasis on modular unmanned systems and rapid integration to meet Department of Defense requirements for precision strike and hypersonic-related missions." } `