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This Defense Stock Could Be the Next Palantir. Should You Buy It Now?

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Virginia -based AeroVironment (AVAV) has since evolved to focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced defense technologies.

With a market cap of nearly $7.7 billion , AVAV stock has rallied 85.4% on a year-to-date basis.

The near term has been spectacular, with shares up more than 120% over the past three months .

BlueHalo ’s emphasis on software-defined systems is expected to accelerate margin expansion and free cash flow.

Crucially, AeroVironment 's current portfolio is primed for the growing wave of AI-driven robotics.

From its lightweight Raven reconnaissance drones to the Switchblade line of loitering weapons, its systems are naturally aligned for next-gen autonomous enhancements.