State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - May 12, 2026
Israel Deploys Iron Dome to UAE, Countering Iranian Missile Threats
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed Tuesday that Israel deployed Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and military personnel to the United Arab Emirates. The...
Leidos Lands $2.7 Billion Army Deal, Scaling Hypersonic Weapons Production
Leidos secured a $2.7 billion U.S. Army contract to transition hypersonic weapons from prototyping to full-scale production. The agreement consolidates two...
GE and Pratt Clear Milestones in Race for Next-Gen Fighter Engines
GE Aerospace completed the Assembly Readiness Review for its XA102 adaptive cycle engine. This milestone validates the design and supply chain for the U.S. Air...
Boeing eyes 500-jet China order, ahead of Trump presidential visit
China is reviewing the purchase of approximately 500 Boeing 737 MAX jets. This development coincides with an upcoming visit by U.S. President Trump and top...
Defense Sector Gains as Trump Rejects Iran Truce, Eyes Combat
The United Kingdom and France hosted over 40 defense ministers on May 12, 2026. This multinational summit focused on military plans to restore trade flows...
Boeing targets historic 500-jet China deal, joining Trump trade delegation
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined President Donald Trump’s executive delegation to China this week. The mission includes the CEOs of Apple and Tesla to discuss...