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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-004855"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVAV"
cik: "0001368622"
company_name: "AeroVironment Inc"
filed_at: "2026-01-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:31:03.404051+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AeroVironment receives stop work order on SCAR BADGER antenna program from U.S. Government

## Summary
- Stop work order issued Jan 16, 2026 on BADGER phased array antenna systems for SCAR program.
- Parties to negotiate amended agreement; expected to be firm-fixed price.
- Company expects to continue delivering capabilities and products for SCAR program.
- Mutual agreement between company and U.S. Government for stop work order.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-004855
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVAV
- cik: 0001368622
- company_name: AeroVironment Inc
- filed_at: 2026-01-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1368622/000110465926004855/0001104659-26-004855-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1368622/000110465926004855/tm263604d1_8k.htm

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