State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - June 2026
Lockheed Martin lands $35B contract, quadrupling THAAD missile production
Lockheed Martin secured a seven-year U.S. government contract valued at up to $35 billion. This agreement funds the expansion of Terminal High Altitude Area...
Trump pushes defense firms for more missiles, citing depleted stockpiles
President Donald Trump and administration officials met with major defense contractor executives on Wednesday. Reports of the high-level discussions emerged...
ArcelorMittal taps AWS for industrial AI and green steel supply
ArcelorMittal and Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a strategic collaboration to accelerate industrial automation and AI across global operations. The...
Boeing Confirms 8 Dead in B-52 Crash, Amid Radar Modernization Tests
Boeing confirmed a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash resulted in eight fatalities, including two Boeing...
Pentagon pivots to low-cost missiles, disrupting RTX and Lockheed Martin
The Pentagon announced a strategic pivot toward cheaper, rapidly produced missiles on June 15, 2026. This initiative addresses a critical shortage of...
Lockheed F-35 readiness plunges to 25%, as operating costs soar
A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released June 11 warns of deteriorating F-35 fighter jet readiness. The aircraft's full mission capable...
🟢 State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF is trading 2.9% up today on escalating Middle East tensions and rising energy security concerns
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF is trading 2.9% higher today as investors rotate into industrials and defense-related names amid escalating...
Boeing starts fourth 737 MAX line July 6, targeting higher output
Boeing will open its fourth 737 MAX assembly line on July 6. The new facility is located in Everett, Washington. CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed the start date for...