Aevex Corporation
"Faster. Farther. Forward."
AEVEX is a US defense technology company delivering uncrewed systems, precision-strike drones, advanced autonomy/navigation, and airborne ISR mission solutions.
AEVEX (AEVEX Aerospace / AEVEX Corp.) is an American defense technology company headquartered in the San Diego, California area, founded in 2017 through the combination of three defense contractors (Merlin Global Services, CSG Solutions, and Special Operations Solutions). The company designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous systems and mission solutions for contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting the U.S. military and allied forces.
Its portfolio spans three areas. Unmanned Systems include precision-strike and loitering-munition platforms such as Atlas, Disruptor, Sicario, Vandal, Onyx, Raker, and Dominator; the long-endurance Mariana ISR aircraft; and Mako and Mako Lite unmanned surface vessels. Advanced Autonomy centers on CompassX, an open-standards, AI-driven navigation and autonomy platform with CompassCore, CompassVision, CompassEngage, CompassPNT, and CompassEarth modules for assured positioning, navigation, and timing in GPS-denied conditions. Mission Solutions cover additive manufacturing (its Drone Factory of the Future), intelligence analysis, full-spectrum airborne ISR, aircraft integration and modification, flight operations and mission support, and Counter-UAS red teaming. AEVEX holds AS9100 certification.
The company has expanded through acquisitions including Veth Research Associates and select assets from RapidFlight, and operates production facilities including a 60,000 sq ft UAS facility in Florida and aircraft modification sites in Murrieta, California. AEVEX completed an initial public offering in 2026 and trades on Nasdaq under the ticker AVEX. Notable contracts include FIRIS aerial intelligence for California, wildfire detection aircraft for the Oregon Department of Forestry, and multiple U.S. Air Force and Army awards.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Disruptor
Autonomous precision-strike system for extended endurance, ISR, comms relay, and EW in contested environments.
Mariana
Long-endurance ISR aircraft with open architecture and modular payloads for persistent awareness.
Mako Lite
Lightweight expeditionary unmanned surface vessel for ISR, logistics, and comms support.
Company Facts
Founded
2017
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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Certifications & Memberships
Avex Corp. receives USAF contract for mass producible, kamikaze drones
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Aevex Corporation an $18.5 million contract to deliver advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services. This contract, announced recently, aims to enhance the Air Force's operational capabilities. Aevex, known for its expertise in providing innovative solutions in the defense sector, will utilize its advanced technologies to support the Air Force's mission. The collaboration is expected to bolster national security efforts and improve situational awareness for military operations. The contract reflects the ongoing commitment of the U.S. government to invest in cutting-edge defense technologies and partnerships with leading industry players.
