Kratos Defense & Security

Ondas Holdings shares advanced following a significant increase to its 2026 revenue target and a major acquisition aimed at expanding its defense-focused autonomous systems platform.

Kratos Defense shares dropped sharply on Friday, closing at $84.62 after an 8.79% decline. The selloff brings the stock near the $84 price from its recent equity offering as broader markets retreated.

Ondas Holdings shares advanced after closing its acquisition of UK-based Rotron Aerospace and purchasing the remaining stake in 4M Defense, coupled with a new $15.8 million defense contract.

Red Cat Holdings shares declined approximately 4% Monday after its drone unit was named a finalist for Pentagon contracts, tempering a recent rally. The company anticipates reporting a massive year-over-year revenue increase for its fourth quarter on March 18.

Kratos Defense shares advanced 3.9% following news that SSC Space implemented its OpenSpace satellite ground platform. The move comes as the company prices a $1.17 billion public offering at $84 per share, scheduled to conclude on March 2.

Kratos Defense shares climbed 3.9% to $89.56 following news of SSC Space adopting its OpenSpace satellite ground platform. The gain comes as the company prepares to close a $1.17 billion public stock offering priced at $84 per share.

AeroVironment shares jumped more than 12% ahead of the bell as Middle East tensions fueled a flight into defense stocks. The drone maker recently secured a $186 million Army order and reports quarterly results next week.

AeroVironment shares jumped more than 12% in premarket trading Monday, leading a defense sector rally following military escalation in the Middle East. The company recently secured a $186 million Army order for its Switchblade drones.

U.S. defense and space equities advanced Friday, led by Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls, while AST SpaceMobile announced a major $1 billion financing initiative. Markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.