India, Sept. 10 -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) shares are jumping 10% after the defense technology company announced its first international purchase order for the LOCUST Laser Weapon System, valued at more than $50 million.

The stock is currently trading at $154.70, up $13.90 or 9.87%, on the Nasdaq. It opened at $146.84 after closing the previous session at $140.80. The stock has traded between $135.20 and $417.86 over the past 52 weeks.

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