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Space Force Awards $3.2B for SBI Program, Advancing Golden Dome Defense
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded up to $3.2 billion in contracts to 12 companies. These agreements fund the development of the...
SpaceX and Lockheed win $3.2B for Golden Dome, boosting missile defense
The U.S. Space Systems Command awarded 20 Other Transaction Authority agreements. The total value of these contracts reaches up to $3.2 billion. Twelve...
Thales Secures $536 Million Australian Order, Fueling Defense Sector Growth
Thales secured a $536.4 million (A$750 million) contract from the Australian government. The agreement covers the delivery of 268 additional Bushmaster...
🔴 XAR is trading 3% down today on broader industrials weakness and geopolitical de-escalation
XAR is trading 3% down at $248.75 in pre-market action, pressured by broader industrials sector weakness and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle...
🔴 XAR is trading 3% down today amid broader industrials weakness and geopolitical de-escalation
XAR is trading at $248.75 (down 3.00%) following recent industrials weakness and geopolitical de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. • The decline contrasts...
Leidos Secures $617M Army Deal for Air Defense, Targeting Drone Threats
Leidos won a $617 million U.S. Army contract for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 system. The agreement funds the production of more...
Air Force orders 4,300 JASSM missiles, preparing for sustained warfare
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire approximately 4,300 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs). This procurement rebuilds inventories...
Northrop Grumman Delivers Anti-Jam GPS for F-22, Securing Contested Airspace
Northrop Grumman delivered the first production unit of its Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System Modernization (EGI-M) to the U.S. Air Force and Navy. The...
Ondas Completes Mistral Merger, Boosting Defense Backlog to $457 Million
Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) finalized its merger with U.S. defense prime contractor Mistral Inc. The transaction is valued at $175 million. This acquisition...
Pentagon accelerates 14 missile programs, boosting procurement budget by 188%
The Pentagon's Munitions Acceleration Council identified 14 critical weapon systems for a major production ramp-up. Fiscal 2027 budget documents released today...
Lockheed Martin Exits $15B Navy Jet Contest, Narrowing Trainer Field
Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries have withdrawn from the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition. The decision follows...
U.S. Air Force Orders 4,300 JASSM Missiles, Replacing Stocks After Iran Conflict
The U.S. Air Force announced a procurement plan on April 23, 2026. This plan involves acquiring nearly 4,300 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles...
RTX Hikes 2026 Outlook, Citing Record $271 Billion Backlog
RTX Corporation reported adjusted first-quarter 2026 revenue of $22.1 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.78. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year....
Lockheed Martin Reports 13% Profit Drop, Offset by Surging PAC-3 Demand
Lockheed Martin reported first-quarter sales of $18 billion. Revenue remained flat compared to the same period last year. Net earnings fell to $1.5 billion...
Pentagon accelerates Golden Dome missile shield, driving defense industry demand
Senior U.S. defense officials announced the Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative is advancing ahead of schedule. This next-generation layered...
Defense firms face contract termination, following new federal DEI ban
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-90 takes effect today, April 24, 2026. The rule implements President Trump’s March 26 executive order...
Boeing doubles F-15EX jet sales to 267, replacing aging Air Force fleet
The U.S. Air Force plans to more than double its procurement of Boeing F-15EX Eagle II jets to a total of 267 aircraft. This expansion follows a previous...
Northrop Grumman invests $2.5B in B-21 Raider, boosting production by 25%
Northrop Grumman announced a $2.5 billion self-funded investment during its Q1 2026 earnings call. This capital will accelerate production of the B-21 Raider...
L3Harris Lands $1B War Dept Investment, Targets 2026 Missile IPO
L3Harris Technologies closed a $1 billion strategic investment from the Department of War into its Missile Solutions business. The investment utilizes a...
L3Harris secures $1B missile investment, sets stage for 2026 unit IPO
L3Harris Technologies finalized a $1 billion strategic investment from the Department of War (DoW) into its Missile Solutions (MSL) business. The company will...