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AEVEX Aerospace Opens 60,000 sq ft UAS Production Facility and Showroom in Florida

Loitering Munitions

San Diego, CA — October 16, 2023 — AEVEX Aerospace, a global leader in full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its expansive new facility in Florida. Spanning 60,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art center is set to employ 150 professionals, signifying AEVEX’s commitment to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent.

The facility will play a pivotal role in ramping up production and development of the company’s cutting-edge loitering munitions: an array of tactical unmanned aerial systems currently deployed around the world. Additionally, it will feature a sophisticated showroom where clients can view and experience AEVEX’s latest UAS technologies firsthand.

“Our new Florida-based center represents not just an investment in infrastructure but a testament to our drive for innovation and production excellence,” said Brian Raduenz, CEO of AEVEX Aerospace. “With this facility, we are well-positioned to offer our customers enhanced production capabilities and showcase our latest technologies.”

Moreover, the production facility will be home to AEVEX’s Counter UAS Red Team, a high-performing team of experienced professionals and cutting-edge systems designed to assess and enhance counter-UAS effectiveness and vulnerabilities. The collaboration at this facility will only enhance the company’s capabilities, ensuring the safety and security of its clientele.

About AEVEX Aerospace:

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions.  The company’s capabilities include custom design and engineering, sensor integration and sustainment, aircraft modification and certification, mission operations services, advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions, and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools.  AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the US Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses.  AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Press Contact:
Matt Gunn
Director of Marketing
aevex.com
mgunn@aevex.com

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