AEVEX Aerospace is an American defense technology company specializing in airborne unmanned aerial systems (UAS), autonomous solutions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services. Headquartered in Solana Beach, California, the company develops a wide range of drones, from lightweight tactical Group I–III platforms to long-range loitering munitions. Significant focus is placed on integrating artificial intelligence, visual-based navigation, and jamming-resistant positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) via the CompassX ecosystem. Additionally, AEVEX utilizes the ForgeX concept—mobile and rapid manufacturing modules for 3D-printing drones directly near the combat zone.
Loitering munitions of the Phoenix Ghost family are actively supplied to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
