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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2026) - Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally recognized investor rights law firm, announces that it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by certain directors and officers of AeroViroment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV). The investigation seeks to determine whether the Company's leadership fulfilled its obligations to shareholders and whether legal remedies may be available.

AeroVironment stock has rebounded to a crucial resistance level as traders waited for the upcoming earnings, which will shed more color on its growth amid the rising competition in the drone industry. AVAV jumped to $200, its highest swing on July 20th this year.

Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) stock is soaring 22% to $33.24 midday Friday, leading a scattered rally in domestic drone names.

AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares are trading higher Friday. President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs aimed at boosting U.S. drone manufacturing.

President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on drones in an effort to boost U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. Shares of Unusual Machines, Red Cat, Aerovironment and Kratos all climbed.

Shares of Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) are down 8% at midday Thursday after the drone and counter-UAS company reported second quarter results before the open.

AeroVironment's 35.1% monthly surge comes amid strong defense demand, a $117.3 million Army contract and a new autonomous systems partnership.

The U.S. military has depleted much of its stockpile of long-range missiles during its five-month conflict with Iran, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts, according to CNBC analysis. The rapid consumption of military defense inventories has exposed structural bottlenecks across the defense sector.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP , a nationally recognized investor rights law firm, announces that it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by certain directors and officers of AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV). The investigation seeks to determine whether the Company's leadership fulfilled its obligations to shareholders and whether legal remedies may be available.

Shares of Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) have climbed 23.39% over the past week, and the stock is adding another 3.41% in Monday trading to change hands near $27.