AeroVironment says U.S. govt issued Badger stop work order on mutual agreement

In a regulatory filing, the company stated: “On January 16, 2026, upon the mutual agreement of AeroVironment (AVAV), Inc. and the U.S. Government, the U.S. Government issued a stop work order on the company’s Other Transaction Agreement for the delivery of BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource – or “SCAR” – program. The stop work order allows for the parties to negotiate an amended agreement for the future of the SCAR program under new requirements for the program, which amendment is expected to be a firm-fixed price agreement. The Company expects to continue to deliver capabilities and products for the SCAR program.”