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Norway Slated To Receive AeroVironment Raven SUAS

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

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AeroVironment Inc. (AV) [AVAV] recently said it received an order valued at $4.8 million under a contract with the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO). The order comprises new Ravenr small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), spares, training services and logistics support. Delivery of the systems is scheduled for early calendar 2011. "With years of successful deployment, Raven is proving its value to military forces around the world," said Tom Herring, AV senior vice president and general manager of its Unmanned Aircraft…

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