AeroVironment plans $15 million Dayton-area advanced production expansion

Jun 2, 2026 · Production Milestone · AeroVironment · Defense

AeroVironment announced $15M investment to expand advanced production capabilities near Dayton, Ohio, creating 200 jobs.

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  • AeroVironment announced plans to invest 15 million dollars to expand advanced production capabilities in Greene County, Ohio, near Dayton.
  • The expansion adds approximately 44,000 square feet across Beavercreek and Xenia for pilot-scale and mid-volume production, integration and testing.
  • The company said the work strengthens its domestic manufacturing footprint and supports critical defense programs, including AFRL-linked advanced biotechnology materials and components.

AeroVironment, branded AV, is a U.S. defence technology company spanning autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS, directed energy, space, cyber and electronic warfare.