AeroVironment launches Red Dragon autonomous one-way attack UAS

Evidence notes
- AeroVironment launched Red Dragon as a software-defined one-way attack UAS for GPS-denied and high-threat environments.
- The announcement positioned Red Dragon around autonomy, communications-degraded operation, and rapid mission adaptability.
- This creates a product-timeline anchor for Red Dragon and its autonomy-centered UAS positioning.
Company context
AeroVironment, branded AV, is a U.S. defence technology company spanning autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS, directed energy, space, cyber and electronic warfare.