ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $avav #defense–AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the appointment of William J. Lynn III to its Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2026.“Bill’s distinguished service to the nation and extensive experience in government, national security and defense technology will bring valuable insights to the Board,” said Wahid Nawabi, AV’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “His perspective as both a defense leader and public-company executive will b