RB Global (RBA) director Sarah E. Raiss files Form 4 showing no share activity

RB Global, Inc. (RBA, RBA.TO) reported higher second-quarter net income, attributing the increase to higher revenue. The company also raised its FY2026 guidance, lifting the expected growth outlook to 9% to 11% for GTV, with BigIron adding about $500 million in GTV, according to the report.

RB Global (NYSE:RBA) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $1.32 billion, up 11.1% year on year, exceeding Wall Street estimates by 6.8%. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $1.13, up from $1.07, and was roughly in line with consensus. Analysts expect full-year EPS to rise from $4.18 to $4.64.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said it won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop, launch, and operate multiple Flatellites for the SB-AMTI program. Flatellites are slimmer, stackable satellites intended to increase deployments per launch and integrate with Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. The article cites analyst forecasts for revenue rising from $602M (2025) to $1.7B (2028).

Diversified Energy (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) said it will shift from acquisition-led growth to drilling its own wells, launching a one-rig operated development programme in Oklahoma in 2H, spending $35m to $50m. It expects drilling to materially affect 2027 production. Q2 adjusted EBITDA fell 14% to $240m; guidance calls for $960m-$1.01b adjusted earnings and ~$440m free cash flow.

Bloomberg reports the Pentagon will buy laser-based counter-drone systems from AeroVironment Inc. in a deal valued at at least $400 million. The contract is expected to supply the Army with dozens of Locust systems, described as an AI-enabled laser system for tracking and disabling small and medium UAVs. AeroVironment shares rose 8.1% intraday, according to the report.