State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - May 5, 2026

Leidos boosts 2026 targets, citing Pentagon push to replenish weapon stockpiles
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Leidos boosts 2026 targets, citing Pentagon push to replenish weapon stockpiles

Leidos Holdings raised its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts amid surging demand for military intelligence and IT services. The company attributed the growth...

Lockheed Martin and Nokia Launch Modular 5G, Boosting Tactical Connectivity
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Lockheed Martin and Nokia Launch Modular 5G, Boosting Tactical Connectivity

Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions launched a modular 5G communications system for military vehicles and platforms. The open-architecture framework...

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U.S. Army and defense giants launch R2I, ending proprietary data silos

The U.S. Army announced the Right to Integrate (R2I) initiative on May 5, 2026. This partnership includes Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, and...

Lockheed and Boeing win 50-jet Israel order, signaling strong defense demand
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Lockheed and Boeing win 50-jet Israel order, signaling strong defense demand

Israel will purchase 25 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets. The order includes 25 Boeing F-15EX fighters. This acquisition significantly expands Israel's...

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TransDigm Boosts 2026 Forecast, Citing Strong Global Airline Demand

TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded market expectations. Net sales reached $2.54 billion, representing an 18%...

Boeing Wins $219 Million Air Force Deal to Start T-7A Production
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Boeing Wins $219 Million Air Force Deal to Start T-7A Production

The U.S. Air Force authorized Boeing to begin low-rate initial production of the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer. This Milestone C decision releases a $219 million...