AEVEX to be Added to the Russell 2000® Index in Annual Reconstitution

SOLANA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX), a leading provider of autonomous systems and mission autonomy solutions for U.S. and allied defense customers, today announced it will join the Russell 2000 Index following the 2026 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 29, 2026.

As part of the reconstitution, AEVEX will also be included in the associated Russell growth and value style indexes, as well as other applicable size and sector indexes that derive from its Russell 2000 membership.

Inclusion in the Russell 2000 is expected to broaden AEVEX’s visibility among institutional investors and investment managers that track or benchmark against Russell indexes, which are widely used across actively managed and index-based strategies.

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap U.S. public companies and is widely used by investment managers and institutional investors as a benchmark for actively managed and index-based investment strategies.

“Our inclusion in the Russell 2000 marks an important milestone following AEVEX’s public listing,” said Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer of AEVEX. “We believe it reflects the momentum across our business, the growing demand for autonomous systems in modern defense, and our team’s continued focus on reliable execution. As we scale, we remain committed to delivering mission-critical capabilities for our customers while creating long-term value for shareholders.”

Since becoming a public company, AEVEX has continued to expand its position as a provider of autonomous systems and mission solutions for national security customers, supported by vertically integrated engineering, scalable manufacturing, and deployment capabilities.

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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.

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