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L3Harris Shares Plunge $4.8B as Missile Unit IPO Delayed
L3Harris shares dropped 7.7% this week after a delayed missile IPO wiped out $4.8B in market value, despite strong Q2 earnings and record backlog.
Trump Defense Orders Highlight MP Materials' Rare-Earth Readiness Gap
New U.S. defense directives from Donald Trump highlight MP Materials' lag in rare-earth preparedness versus competitors. MP gained 1.0% while USA Rare Earth and Critical Metals declined.
Air Force Base Defense Plan May Split Spending Across Multiple Systems
The U.S. Air Force is exploring a modular base-defense approach that could spread spending across launchers, sensors, missiles, and command systems, reducing reliance on a single supplier.
Lockheed Martin Slips 4% Despite $847M Laser Contract
Lockheed Martin shares closed at $523.22, down 4.2% for the week, despite securing an $847 million laser contract. The company also announced a $3.45 billion deal to acquire Ultra Maritime.
Air Force Faces Pilot Shortage as B-21 Raider Fleet Expansion Accelerates
The U.S. Air Force may need 779 bomber pilots by 2027, a 57% jump from 2025, as Northrop Grumman (NOC) increases B-21 Raider production.
Lockheed Martin Acquires Ultra Maritime in $3.45B Bet on Undersea Growth
Lockheed Martin (LMT) acquires Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, boosting its undersea warfare portfolio. The bolt-on deal, about 2.8% of LMT's market value, targets growth as RMS unit sales stagnate.
Boeing Stock Surges in Holiday Week, Nearing 2026 Gains
Boeing (BA) gained 3.62% on July 2, closing at $226.49, as the stock captured nearly all of its 2026 gains in a shortened holiday week. The defense sector rally lifted shares, but delivery challenges remain.
Palantir's AI Control-Layer Bet Drives Stock Surge Ahead of Holiday
Palantir shares jumped 14.5% in a week to $129.30, driven by an analyst upgrade and AI defense strategy. A $175 target implies a $117.5 billion value gain.
Stealth Bomber Fires Anti-Ship Missile in Pacific Test; Investor Focus on Lockheed, Northrop
The B-2 Spirit bomber fired a Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM in a Pacific sinking drill, the first public integration of the stealth bomber with the missile. The Navy seeks $531.4 million for 120 LRASMs in FY2026.
NASA's $30M Swift Rescue Mission Could Pave Way for Satellite Servicing
NASA's $30 million contract with Katalyst Space aims to boost the Swift satellite, testing a scalable rescue model that could save billions in replacement costs.
AeroVironment Shares Slide on Restatement, SCAR Backlog Concerns
AeroVironment shares plunged 10.8% after an amended 10-Q showed a larger net loss and that $1.49 billion in SCAR options are no longer expected, sparking concerns over backlog quality.
US Makes Global Hawk Drone Deployment in Japan Permanent
The US Air Force has permanently stationed three RQ-4B Global Hawk drones at Yokota Air Base, Japan, shifting from seasonal to year-round operations to boost surveillance in the Pacific.
Defense Stocks Slide as U.S.-Iran Deal Eases Geopolitical Risk
Lockheed Martin shares dropped 4.1% as defense stocks underperformed a rising market amid a U.S.-Iran interim deal that reduced geopolitical risk, with sector peers also declining.
B-21 Raider Accelerates Testing with Dual Pilot Flight
The U.S. Air Force flew a B-21 Raider with both operational and developmental test pilots, merging testing phases to accelerate combat readiness.
AeroVironment Surges 10% Pre-Holiday; Tuesday Session in Focus
AeroVironment shares rose 6.8% Friday to $174.23, capping a 10.3% weekly gain. With no fresh news, Tuesday's trading will gauge if the rally holds.
Lockheed Martin Surges on Alabama Missile Plant Groundbreaking
Lockheed Martin shares gained 2% Friday to $533.24, outpacing peers, following the groundbreaking of a new missile plant in Alabama. The stock is still 23% below its 52-week high.
Firefly Aerospace Shares Surge on Record Revenue and Space Force Contract
Firefly Aerospace shares surged 10% after-hours after reporting record Q1 revenue of $80.9M and securing a Space Force contract for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
RTX Lands Major Defense Contracts as U.S. Accelerates $8.6B Middle East Arms Sales
RTX Corp. was named principal contractor in U.S.-approved $8.6B Middle East arms sales and received $1.27B in new U.S. missile contracts, fueling defense backlog growth.
Kratos Defense Slips 6.5% as Investors Await Profit from Drone and Space Contracts
Kratos Defense shares fell 6.5% to $61.26, cutting market cap to $10.6B, as investors question profit timing from new contracts including a $446.8M Space Force deal and Mk1 Firejet drone.
Lockheed Martin Secures Spot in $3.2 Billion Golden Dome Prototype Race
Lockheed Martin (LMT) has been selected for prototype work on the U.S. Space Force's $185 billion Golden Dome missile defense program, joining a competitive field. Shares fell 3.08% amid a weak quarter.
Lockheed Martin Q1 Earnings Miss as F-16 and C-130 Delays Hit Margins
Lockheed Martin's first-quarter earnings missed estimates as delays in F-16 and C-130 programs squeezed margins, sending shares down 2.8% premarket.
RTX Lifts 2026 Forecast on Defense and Aftermarket Strength, Shares Retreat
RTX has increased its financial guidance for 2026 following robust first-quarter results, fueled by missile programs and jet engine maintenance. Despite the upgrade, the company's shares fell for a second consecutive day.
Rocket Lab Gains on Analyst Upgrades and Defense Budget Focus
Rocket Lab shares advanced Tuesday following analyst price target increases and details of Pentagon space defense spending in the 2027 budget request. The company recently closed a key acquisition and holds a backlog exceeding $2 billion.
Palantir Shares in Focus as Pentagon Budget Looms, AI Defense Contracts in Play
Palantir Technologies shares are under scrutiny ahead of the Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget details, with investors eyeing potential gains from a massive defense request and key AI system adoption.
AST SpaceMobile Targets April 10 for BlueBird 7 Launch Amid Rival Rocket Lab's ESA Milestone
AST SpaceMobile has scheduled its BlueBird 7 satellite launch for April 10, while Rocket Lab successfully completed its first dedicated mission for the European Space Agency. Both companies are advancing amid a backdrop of robust financial results and industry momentum.
Palantir Gains on Defense AI Prospects Amid Golden Dome Speculation
Palantir shares advanced 2.8% in early trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that the company is collaborating on software for the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense system. The move comes days after the Pentagon designated Palantir's Maven Smart System as a program of record.
Palantir Gains on Pentagon AI Shake-Up, Maven Contracts in Focus
Palantir shares climbed 4% to $153.19 in extended trading following a Pentagon directive to remove Anthropic's AI from defense platforms, affecting key Maven contracts. Federal agencies are shifting to OpenAI and Google alternatives.
RTX Shares Retreat as Defense Rally Fades Amid Middle East Tensions
RTX shares declined 2.7% on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's 4.7% surge as the defense sector pulled back. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF underperformed the broader market.
Defense Stocks Rally Amid Middle East Tensions; Oil Surges Over 8%
Defense contractors gained ground Monday as escalating Middle East conflicts drove investors toward perceived safety. Lockheed Martin rose 3%, while broader markets declined and crude oil jumped more than 8%.
Defense Stocks Rally Amid Middle East Tensions, Oil Surges
Defense contractors advanced Monday as escalating Middle East conflict drove investors toward perceived safety. Lockheed Martin rose 3%, while oil prices spiked over 8%.