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<\/a><\/a>\nThe MOU establishes the shared intent of AV and Ubiqconn to collaborate on the development and integration of a common controller capability based on AV\u2019s Tomahawk Common Control Ecosystem to support Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND) requirements, including its indigenous UAS program targeting the procurement of tens of thousands of domestically produced drones.<\/p>
\n\u201cToday\u2019s signing is about building a bridge to a deeper, more strategic partnership with Taiwan,\u201d said Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at AV. \u201cBy combining AV\u2019s battle-proven mission software with Ubiqconn\u2019s advanced rugged controller technology and Taiwan\u2019s growing industrial base, we\u2019re laying the groundwork for integrated, networked uncrewed solutions tailored to Taiwan\u2019s defense and security needs.\u201d<\/p>
\nAs part of the collaboration, AV will install and configure its Kinesis\u2122 mission management software, part of the company\u2019s AV_Halo\u2122 COMMAND command-and-control (C2) software suite, onto Ubiqconn\u2019s rugged controller platform, enabling operators in Taiwan to control multiple types of uncrewed aircraft systems, from various original equipment manufacturers, through a common, scalable interface.<\/p>
\nAV will provide a fully-integrated common controller system with access to Kinesis software and its KxM module, along with training and technical support to enable Ubiqconn to conduct demonstrations and facilitate future ad\u2011hoc integration activities.<\/p>
\n\u201cTaiwan\u2019s defense and homeland security modernization requires a new standard of interoperability, and this collaboration with AV is a meaningful step toward achieving it,\u201d said Paul Hsieh, CEO of Ubiqconn. \u201cBy integrating Kinesis software onto our rugged controller platforms, Ubiqconn is proud to serve as the hardware backbone of a common controller ecosystem that will support Taiwan\u2019s indigenous defense capabilities and strengthen our nation\u2019s resilience sustainability.\u201d<\/p>
\nUnder the MOU and future agreements contemplated by the MOU, Ubiqconn will provide physical UAS controller hardware to support Kinesis integration, configuration, and functional testing, and will share technical input on UAS platforms most commonly operated within Taiwan\u2019s defense and security community to inform controller compatibility priorities. Ubiqconn will lead in\u2011market demonstrations and outreach to Taiwan\u2019s Ministry of National Defense and other government stakeholders to help shape emerging common controller requirements and will engage domestic drone Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to expand the Kinesis compatibility database to include locally produced UAS.<\/p>
\n\u201cIn light of the Ministry of National Defense\u2019s intent to procure tens of thousands of indigenous drones, a common controller ecosystem is essential to reduce training burden, simplify sustainment, and ensure that Taiwan\u2019s growing drone fleet remains interoperable and combat-ready across all services,\u201d said Justin McFarlin, Vice President of International Business Development for AV. \u201cAt the same time, this collaboration expands AV\u2019s ability to deliver scalable, interoperable solutions that are specifically tailored to Taiwan\u2019s defense needs and produced in partnership with its industrial base.\u201d<\/p>
\nIn September 2025, AV announced a strategic collaboration<\/a> with Taiwan\u2019s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to strengthen Taiwan\u2019s unmanned and precision-strike ecosystem by providing JUMP\u00ae 20\/20-X expertise, sustainment, training, and future co-development of autonomous systems to enhance readiness, resilience, and indigenous defense capability.<\/p> \nAbout AV<\/b><\/p> \nAeroVironment (\u201cAV\u201d) (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. The Company develops and deploys autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities\u2014built to meet the mission needs of today\u2019s warfighter and tomorrow\u2019s conflicts. At the core of these technologies lies AV_Halo\u2122, a modular, mission-ready suite of AI-powered software tools that empowers warfighters and enables full-battlefield dominance: detect, decide, deliver. With a national manufacturing footprint and a deep innovation pipeline, AV delivers proven systems and future-defining capabilities at speed, scale, and operational relevance. For more information, visit www.avinc.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Ubiqconn<\/b><\/p> \nFounded in 2011 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Ubiqconn Technology is a global provider of rugged computing, embedded systems, and mission-critical connectivity solutions designed for demanding operational environments. The company develops rugged mobile devices, vehicle-mounted computing systems, satellite communications-enabled technologies, and edge computing platforms that support defense, transportation, industrial, maritime, and public sector applications. Through its engineering, manufacturing, and integration capabilities, Ubiqconn enables resilient, connected operations in harsh, remote, and contested environments. For more information, visit Ubiqconn<\/a>.<\/p> \nSafe Harbor Statement<\/b><\/p> \nCertain statements in this press release may constitute \"forward-looking statements\" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, our ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain new ones; our ability to execute a co-production agreement for the collaboration described in the MOU; regulatory changes; competitor activities; market growth; product development challenges; and general economic conditions. For a more detailed discussion of these risks, please refer to AeroVironment\u2019s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.<\/p> \nMedia Contact:<\/b>