ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $AVAV #AVAV–AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it has received its first international purchase order for the LOCUST® Laser Weapon System. The landmark, first of its kind direct commercial sale (DCS) order, valued at more than $50 million, marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of AV’s directed energy counter‑drone capabilities. The purchase order covers an initial delivery of AV’s mission‑proven LOCUST systems and associated support. Th