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AeroVironment, Eurocopter Sign Agreement To Explore Product Expansion

Gally Articola

Friday, October 25th, 2013

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AeroViroment Inc. and Eurocopter, a division of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., said they have signed a cooperative agreement to explore opportunities for expanding their respective military and commercial product portfolios. “The combination of AeroVironment’s market leading unmanned technology and unique knowledge with Eurocopter’s world-class helicopter and systems expertise makes a formidable team,” said Roy Minson, senior vice president and general manager of AeroVironment’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment. “This cooperative agreement creates the opportunity for both companies to…

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