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LOCUST is most often covered alongside AeroVironment, which appears in 2 of these 2 stories. Coverage clusters in defense-tech, which accounts for 1 of those 2, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. We currently track 2 Cross-Sector stories that mention LOCUST, all published on July 2, 2026.
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LOCUST is most often covered alongside AeroVironment, which appears in 2 of these 2 stories. Coverage clusters in defense-tech, which accounts for 1 of those 2, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. We currently track 2 Cross-Sector stories that mention LOCUST, all published on July 2, 2026. Each carries 2 original sources on average.
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CEO addresses Bank of America conference
Wahid Nawabi warns that global warfare is at a historic inflection point driven by drone-intensive conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, reshaping defense priorities.
Fiscal year 2026 ends
AeroVironment reports record full-year revenue of $2 billion, a 133% Q4 surge, and adjusted EBITDA of $286 million.
AeroVironment closes BlueHalo acquisition
The transformative deal nearly doubles the company’s size and extends its portfolio into space, cyber, and directed-energy weapons.
AeroVironment’s acquisition of BlueHalo marries battlefield drones with space-based and cyber capabilities, driving a 133% quarterly revenue surge and a $2.7B backlog. CEO Nawabi warns that Ukraine and the Middle East have redrawn the warfare map, making multi-domain integration the new standard.
AeroVironment’s fiscal 2026 numbers beat across the board: $2B revenue, 133% Q4 growth, $286M EBITDA, and a $2.7B contracted backlog. CEO Nawabi cited a permanent shift in defense spending, but the BlueHalo acquisition brings elevated debt that investors are watching.
Source: Sacbee · Miamiherald
