AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) today announced it has been awarded an $18.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for the delivery of autonomous aircraft for One Way Attack (OWA) missions. The production contract also includes support by AEVEX engineering and field services teams.

The order supports deployment of AEVEX's additive‑manufactured Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems, which leverage advanced 3D‑printing processes to enable scalable production and rapid fielding. The platform is designed for affordability, manufacturability, and mission flexibility, incorporating autonomy‑enabling frameworks that help reduce operator workload and support diverse operational needs.