[AeroVironment Continues to Rise Over 16%, Secures $500 Million Contract from the U.S. Department of Defense] Golden Finance reports that on July 2, AeroVironment (AVAV.US) continued to rise over 16% intraday, reaching as high as $200.38, marking a new high since June 5. According to reports, AeroVironment has been awarded a fixed-price contract worth $500 million by the U.S. Department of Defense to provide Commercial Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-America) and counter-small unmanned aircraft capabilities.