Applied Intuition and AEVEX Aerospace Advance U.S. Army Modernization with Autonomous Launched Effects Demonstration

MOUNTAIN VIEW & SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 — Applied Intuition, Inc., the industry leader for vehicle intelligence, today announced it successfully demonstrated autonomous Launched Effects (LE) capabilities with AEVEX Aerospace, a global leader in cutting-edge unmanned systems, during the U.S. Army’s LE-Short Range Special User Demonstration at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. 

Applied Intuition provided the autonomy software powering AEVEX Aerospace’s Atlas Group II LE unmanned aircraft system, showcasing how autonomy enables collaborative, intelligent LE that can detect, identify and strike high-value targets even in disrupted communications and navigation environments. Soldiers immediately took to Applied Intuition’s autonomy software, confidently mission-planning and conducting autonomous scout and strike operations. 

“Our joint demonstration proved both the reliability and immediate usability of Applied Intuition’s autonomy software,” said Jason Brown, general manager of Applied Intuition. “By enabling AEVEX Aerospace to rapidly integrate our technology, we showcased how autonomy can accelerate mission success, ease the cognitive load on soldiers and advance the Army’s modernization goals.”

Multiple aircraft were launched simultaneously during the demonstration. After control was handed over to Applied Intuition’s autonomy software, the system executed multiple missions, managing complex swarm operations across multiple platforms and teaming with soldiers to identify, relay, initiate and carry out desired mission objectives. 

“This joint demo showed what matters most: soldier-ready autonomy that works under pressure,” said Roger Wells, president of AEVEX Aerospace. “Applied Intuition’s software and our Atlas Group II LE integrated quickly, coordinated across multiple aircraft, and executed the mission in contested environments, accelerating decision cycles and mission success.”

The successful technology demonstration lays the groundwork for enhancing operational capabilities of the U.S. Army, providing a scalable and effective solution to execute complex tasks in collaboration with soldiers. 

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace supports U.S. and partner nation security objectives by providing comprehensive aviation and technology-based solutions. The company offers a diverse portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), combat-proven loitering munitions, and multi-mission Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). These capabilities complement AEVEX’s strengths in custom engineering, manned and unmanned aircraft modification, sensor integration, intelligence analysis, and specialized mission systems. AEVEX is headquartered in Solana Beach, California, with additional facilities in California, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia.

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