AEVEX Awarded $15.2M Option Year to Continue Delivering Real‑Time Aerial Intelligence for California’s FIRIS Program

SOLANA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) has been awarded the next option year of the Fire Integrated Real‑Time Intelligence System (FIRIS) contract by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The award, valued at $15.2 million, continues the company’s role as the program’s prime provider of real‑time airborne intelligence supporting California’s all‑hazard emergency readiness and wildfire response.

The FIRIS program delivers enhanced situational awareness to first responders by integrating advanced airborne sensors, rapid data transmission, real‑time wildland fire spread modeling, and a statewide common operational picture. FIRIS enables incident commanders to make fast, informed decisions that protect life, property, and the environment during rapidly evolving emergencies.

AEVEX’s Proven Mission Impact

Since the program’s inception in 2020, AEVEX has flown:

• More than 2,600 flight hours
• Nearly 1,700 missions

These missions — focused heavily on Initial Attack wildfire support — have delivered timely, decision‑quality intelligence in the critical first minutes of incident response. Supported by AEVEX’s GeoFOCIS software and integrated mission architecture, FIRIS provides statewide leaders and first responders with a consistent, high‑accuracy intelligence product that accelerates containment decisions and improves cross‑agency coordination.

Continuing to Advance a Mission‑Critical Capability

AEVEX has worked closely with Cal OES and California’s emergency response community to continuously evolve FIRIS, improving performance across data workflows, airborne sensing, automation, and mission integration.

“Our team is honored to continue supporting Cal OES and the State of California,” said Mike Jackson, Senior Vice President, Global Solutions at AEVEX. “FIRIS has become a proven asset for first responders, and we are proud that AEVEX’s integrated intelligence solutions help incident commanders act with greater speed and confidence during the state’s most challenging emergencies. The trust placed in AEVEX reflects our commitment to delivering mission‑ready capabilities that protect communities and support those on the front lines.”

A Trusted Partner in California’s Emergency Response Enterprise

AEVEX continues to support statewide readiness operations in alignment with Cal OES, local and regional agencies across California. FIRIS represents a collaborative, interoperable approach to real‑time intelligence designed to meet the state’s “all‑risk, all‑hazard” mission.

Headquartered in Solana Beach, California, AEVEX maintains year‑round in‑state operations that ensure consistent readiness in support of Cal OES and California’s emergency-response enterprise.

For more information, visit www.aevex.com.

About AEVEX

AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) is a leading U.S. defense technology company delivering autonomous unmanned systems, AI‑enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and electronic warfare solutions for national security customers. With vertically integrated engineering, rapid prototyping, and high‑volume manufacturing across multiple U.S. locations, AEVEX provides affordable, front‑line‑ready capabilities designed for contested and GPS‑denied environments. AEVEX’s mission is to strengthen deterrence, enhance warfighter effectiveness, and help ensure the United States maintains technological and industrial advantage in the era of autonomy.