State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - April 23, 2026
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...
Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired, Citing Ethics Probe and Iran Tensions
The Pentagon fired U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan on April 23, 2026. This sudden leadership change follows internal friction with Defense Secretary...