AV Signs MOU with Taiwan’s Ubiqconn to Develop Common Controller Ecosystem for Taiwan’s Indigenous UAS Program

Collaboration will pair AV’s Tomahawk Common Control Ecosystem and Kinesis™ software with Ubiqconn’s rugged controllers

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ubiqconn Technology Inc. (“Ubiqconn”), a Taiwan-based rugged controller and industrial computing solutions provider, to advance collaboration on uncrewed systems and mission management capabilities in support of Taiwan’s defense modernization and indigenous unmanned aircraft systems initiatives.

The MOU establishes the shared intent of AV and Ubiqconn to collaborate on the development and integration of a common controller capability based on AV’s 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.

“Today’s signing is about building a bridge to a deeper, more strategic partnership with Taiwan,” said Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at AV. “By combining AV’s battle-proven mission software with Ubiqconn’s advanced rugged controller technology and Taiwan’s growing industrial base, we’re laying the groundwork for integrated, networked uncrewed solutions tailored to Taiwan’s defense and security needs.”

As part of the collaboration, AV will install and configure its Kinesis™ mission management software, part of the company’s AV_Halo™ COMMAND command-and-control (C2) software suite, onto Ubiqconn’s 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.

AV 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‑hoc integration activities.

“Taiwan’s defense and homeland security modernization requires a new standard of interoperability, and this collaboration with AV is a meaningful step toward achieving it,” said Paul Hsieh, CEO of Ubiqconn. “By 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’s indigenous defense capabilities and strengthen our nation’s resilience sustainability.”

Under 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’s defense and security community to inform controller compatibility priorities. Ubiqconn will lead in‑market demonstrations and outreach to Taiwan’s 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.

“In light of the Ministry of National Defense’s 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’s growing drone fleet remains interoperable and combat-ready across all services,” said Justin McFarlin, Vice President of International Business Development for AV. “At the same time, this collaboration expands AV’s ability to deliver scalable, interoperable solutions that are specifically tailored to Taiwan’s defense needs and produced in partnership with its industrial base.”

In September 2025, AV announced a strategic collaboration with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to strengthen Taiwan’s unmanned and precision-strike ecosystem by providing JUMP® 20/20-X expertise, sustainment, training, and future co-development of autonomous systems to enhance readiness, resilience, and indigenous defense capability.

About AV

AeroVironment (“AV”) (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—built to meet the mission needs of today’s warfighter and tomorrow’s conflicts. At the core of these technologies lies AV_Halo™, 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.

About Ubiqconn

Founded 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.

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