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AeroVironment Faces Securities Fraud Lawsuits

Analysis based on 114 articles · First reported May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Sentiment
-70
Attention
7
Articles
114
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The multiple class action lawsuits against AeroVironment, alleging securities fraud and misleading statements, are expected to negatively impact the company's stock price and investor confidence. The termination of the SCAR program contract by the United States, a significant revenue source, has already caused substantial losses for AeroVironment shareholders and will likely continue to affect its financial performance. The legal proceedings will add to the company's operational costs and could result in significant financial penalties if found liable.

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Event Summary

AeroVironment, a defense technology provider, is facing multiple class action lawsuits from various investor-rights law firms, including Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, The Schall Law Firm, Bernstein Liebhard LLP, Rosen Law Firm, Glancy Prongay & Murray, Kirby McInerney LLP, Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, Levi & Korsinsky, and Robbins LLP. These lawsuits allege that AeroVironment made materially false and misleading statements regarding its business, operations, and prospects, specifically by understating the likelihood of competition for its work on the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program and the U.S. Space Force's efforts to modernize the Satellite Control Network (SCN). The complaints detail that AeroVironment's stock price fell significantly after the U.S. government issued a stop work order on its BADGER phased array antenna systems agreement, followed by reports of the U.S. Space Force reopening the SCAR program and eventually terminating AeroVironment's contract. The company also reported a substantial operating loss and goodwill impairment related to the SCAR program. Investors who purchased AeroVironment securities between June 25, 2025, and March 10, 2026, are encouraged to join these lawsuits, with a lead plaintiff deadline of July 27, 2026.

Key Actions
100 Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC filed class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 The Schall Law Firm filed class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Glancy Prongay & Murray commenced investigation AeroVironment
100 Robbins LLP filed class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Rosen Law Firm announced class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Faruqi & Faruqi filed class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Kirby McInerney LLP filed class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Levi & Korsinsky filed class action lawsuit AeroVironment
100 Bernstein Liebhard LLP commenced lawsuit AeroVironment
100 United States — United States Space Force terminated SCAR contract AeroVironment
100 DJS Law Group reminded investors of lawsuit AeroVironment
95 United States — United States Space Force shifted acquisition strategy AeroVironment
93 United States issued stop work order AeroVironment
90 AeroVironment made misleading statements
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Entities Involved
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AeroVironment
AeroVironment is the defendant in multiple class action lawsuits alleging securities fraud due to misleading statements about its SCAR program contract and business prospects. The company's stock price has significantly declined following disclosures about the contract's status and termination.
Importance 100 Sentiment -80
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United States
The United States issued a stop work order and subsequently terminated AeroVironment's contract for the SCAR program, leading to significant financial impact on AeroVironment and the basis for the securities fraud lawsuits.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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United States — United States Space Force
The United States — United States Space Force is the government entity that issued a stop work order and subsequently terminated the SCAR contract with AeroVironment, shifting to a multi-vendor strategy, which directly caused AeroVironment's financial losses and the lawsuit.
Importance 90 Sentiment -20
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Mary Clum
Mary Clum, President of AeroVironment's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy segment, is named as a defendant in the lawsuit for allegedly misrepresenting the SCAR program's readiness and trajectory while the United States — United States Space Force was reassessing its strategy.
Importance 85 Sentiment -70
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is an investor-rights law firm that has filed a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, seeking to recover damages for investors who purchased AeroVironment securities during the Class Period.
Importance 80 Sentiment 50
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Faruqi & Faruqi
Faruqi & Faruqi is a national securities law firm investigating and filing a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment on behalf of investors.
Importance 80 Sentiment 50
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DJS Law Group
DJS Law Group is initiating and representing investors in the class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, aiming to recover losses for shareholders and enhance its reputation in securities litigation.
Importance 80 Sentiment 50
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The Schall Law Firm
The Schall Law Firm is a national shareholder rights litigation firm that reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment for violations of federal securities laws.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Bernstein Liebhard LLP
Bernstein Liebhard LLP is an investor rights law firm that reminds AeroVironment investors of the deadline to join a securities fraud class action lawsuit against the company.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Rosen Law Firm
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of AeroVironment securities.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Glancy Prongay & Murray
Glancy Prongay & Murray is a law firm that has filed a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, alleging misleading statements and omissions.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Kirby McInerney LLP
Kirby McInerney LLP announces a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired AeroVironment securities, alleging the company understated competition and overstated prospects.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Levi & Korsinsky
Levi & Korsinsky examines the adequacy of AeroVironment's risk disclosures and has filed a securities class action on behalf of investors.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Robbins LLP
Robbins LLP reminds stockholders of a class action filed against AeroVironment, investigating allegations that the company misled investors regarding the SCAR program.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is the law firm announcing and leading the class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, seeking to represent investors who suffered losses.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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