Italy-Rome: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
2021/S 012-026348
Contract award notice for contracts in the field of defence and security
Supplies
I.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Official name: Ministero della difesa — Aeronautica militare — Ufficio generale centro di responsabilità amministrativa
II.1.4) Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
Acquisizione di un Sistema aeromobile a pilotaggio remoto (SAPR) classe Mini Rapier X-25 e fornitura parti di ricambio per reintegro assetti con capacità ISR.
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian Ministry of Defence for Combat-Proven JUMP 20 VTOL Aircraft System
ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2025 – AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $46.6M contract by the Italian Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the delivery of its JUMP® 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS). The five-year contract encompasses the procurement of JUMP 20 air vehicles, engineering services, initial sustainment and onsite technical support – ensuring rapid fielding and operational readiness from day one.
The selection follows a rigorous and highly competitive procurement process, where JUMP 20 distinguished itself for its ability to meet the Italian MOD’s stringent technical and operational requirements while replacing their existing Shadow UAS fleet with a modern, adaptable solution.
