State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - August 19, 2026
Air Force awards $920M NGAGE contract to 24 firms, modernizing support
The U.S. Air Force awarded positions on a $920 million contract to 24 companies. The Next-Generation Aerospace Ground Equipment (NGAGE) program manages this...
🔴 Defense ETF (XAR) is trading 3.4% down in pre-market on August 19, 2026 amid yield pressure
XAR is trading at $280.48 (-3.43%) in pre-market amid risk aversion after the August 18 equity selloff, elevated Treasury yields, and renewed U.S.-Iran...